HI seeks answers re EDC financing to Petrobras
Information request to EDC regarding financing it provided to Petrobras and Brookfield Asset Management. Both companies are being investigated for corrupt practices in Brazil.
Halifax Initiative support for Bill 52
Letter of support for Bill 52 (formerly Bill 83), currently before the Ontario legislature, which affords protections to public interest organizations threatened with SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) suits.
Export Credit Agencies and Human Rights: Failure to Protect
NEW PUBLICATION on export credit and human rights. The document features a case study on Export Development Canada and Brazilian mining company Vale.
Video: international suits against multinational companies
On November 3, the Halifax Initiative and Amnesty International convened a panel discussion entitled:
Global Experts Speak on Suing Multinational Companies
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Washington hearing on overseas mining sector
On October 28 representatives of the CNCA called on Canada to fulfill its international obligations by creating effec
Nov 3 Public Event on International Lawsuits against Multinational Companies
On Monday November 3, the Halifax Initiative and Amnesty International will host a public session titled "Lawsuits ag
Tax Justice and Human Rights: A Collaborative Symposium
A Collaborative Symposium for Researchers, Students and Activists.
June 18-20, 2014, McGill University, Montreal.
Until recently, tax policy was a technical speciality left to experts. Today, researchers, community groups and social justice activists are examining whether government tax policies lead to healthy communities and environments, support people in meeting their needs, and promote the achievement of basic human rights.
Beyond aid: Supporting Southern Countries to Raise their own Resources for Development”.
On Wednesday, December 11, the Halifax Initiative is collaborating with CCIC, Inter Pares and Canadians for Tax Fairn
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