Canada Eliminates Human Rights Watchdog for Companies Abroad
Canada has announced the elimination of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE), a watchdog established to investigate alleged human rights violations by Canadian companies operating internationally. Mark Carney indicated that the office had not been "effective" since its setup in 2019. This move by Canada coincides with criticism from Donald Trump's administration, which has previously voiced concerns over Canada's "unacceptable" efforts to combat forced labor.
Canada is eliminating the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE), an office that was tasked with investigating alleged human rights violations committed by Canadian companies operating abroad.
Mark Carney stated that the CORE office had not been "effective" since its establishment in 2019.
This decision comes as Canada faces criticism from Donald Trump’s administration. The administration has expressed concerns over Canada's efforts to combat forced labor, describing them as "unacceptable."
According to The Guardian World, these developments mark a significant shift in Canada's approach to overseeing corporate conduct internationally.
