Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise

On April 18, the CORE met with the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, Pedro Arrojo Agudo, to discuss everything from our mandate to the risks and adverse impacts of mining and oil and gas activities on access to clean drinking water and water for personal use.

As part of our commitment to transparent processes, the CORE shares quarterly information on submissions received in the Human Rights Responsibility Mechanism. The new quarterly report data is available at: https://ow.ly/P62o50RgaSn

In its first final report presenting the conclusions of an investigation into the activities of Dynasty Gold Corporation, the CORE concluded that a breach of human rights had occurred and consequently made several recommendations to Dynasty. Read more: https://ow.ly/uNcU50R379T

The CORE has published its final report concluding the investigation into allegations of Uyghur forced labour in the operations of Canadian mining company, Dynasty Gold Corporation, in China. Read the report on our website at:https://core-ombuds.canada.ca/core_ombuds-ocre_ombuds/news-nouvelles/complaint-dynasty-gold-plainte.aspx?lang=eng

Join the CORE, HRREC and ILA_Official this afternoon for a virtual panel discussion on modern slavery and other compliance issues in global supply chains.

Registration is free!
Sign up at: https://ow.ly/5ePH50QXYss

On February 19th, the CORE held an online side session on the topic of Remediating Child Labour Risks and Impacts beyond Tier One in the Garment Sector at the 2024 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector. The Centre for Child Rights and Business, International Labour Organization and GoodWeave International joined the CORE in discussing the remediation and the prevention of child labour within the supply chains in Canadian garment companies working outside of Canada.

Watch the webinar recording here:

Remediating Child Labour Risks and Impacts Beyond Tier 1 On February 19, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) hosted an online side session, Remediating Child Labour Risks and Impacts Beyond ...

Join the CORE, the International Labour Organization The Centre for Child Rights and Business and GoodWeave International to discuss tools and best practices for garment companies to mitigate the risk of child labour in their supply chain.
Register for free:
https://ow.ly/OSNf50QwOqh

This week, the CORE is attending Mining Indaba and Alternative Mining Indaba - AMI in Cape Town, South Africa to promote respect for human rights and responsible business conduct of Canadian mining companies working outside of Canada.

The CORE expects Canadian mining companies, and their business partners, to take an active approach to respecting human rights in their operations. Companies can consult resources from OECD on human rights due diligence in the mining industry at https://ow.ly/SsU450QzaLC

In 2024, we will continue to build respect for human rights and promote responsible business conduct by Canadian garment, mining, oil, and gas companies working outside of Canada. Below are some highlights of what’s to come this year.

Learn more about the CORE and get the latest on our complaints at: https://ow.ly/rkgL50QwO6b

As part of our commitment to transparent processes, the CORE shares quarterly information on submissions to the Human Rights Responsibility Mechanism complaints received. The new quarterly report data is available at: https://ow.ly/Tmz750QqWYi