Il y a 18 years 5 months.   Corporate accountability, Domestic legislation, ECA Reform, EDC reform, EDC regulation, Human rights.   Click here for complete paper in pdfPrepared by Özgür Can and Sara Seck, for the ECA-Watch, Halifax Initiative Coalition and ESCR-NetINTRODUCTION International human rights law has traditionally focused on establishing the obligations owed by states to individuals. Much recent attention has been given to the question of whether non-state actors, such as transnational corporations, can be considered subjects of international law and as such duty bearers of international human rights obligations. However, less attention has been given to the equally significant question of whether financiers of transnational corporate activities have an obligation to ensure that the activities they support comply with international human rights norms. This paper will explore the international human rights obligations of one type of financial institution: officially supported export credit and investment insurance agencies (Export Credit Agencies or ECAs). ECAs are primarily public or publicly mandated institutions that support and subsidise national trade and investment activities, particularly in developing and emerging markets.   Read more ...

Il y a 18 years 5 months.   Corporate accountability, Domestic legislation, EDC reform, EDC regulation, Environment, Government accountability, Government of Canada policies and positions, Human rights, IFI policies and positions, Transparency and disclosure.   Background | Roundtable Process | When and Where | How to Participate | Monthly Updates Background The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade (SCFAIT) tabled, in June 2005, a landmark report on Mining in Developing Countries and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The report recommended that the Canadian government move away from its current voluntary approach to CSR. It called for policies that condition public assistance for Canadian companies on compliance with international human rights and environmental standards, including core labour rights. The report also identified the need for legislation to hold companies accountable for their actions overseas. The Government failed to adopt the majority of SCFAIT’s recommendations, but it did commit to hosting a series of national roundtables. These Roundtables were to identify ways for Canadian extractive companies to meet or exceed international CSR standards and best practices.   Read more ...

Il y a 18 years 5 months.   .   For Immediate Release National Debate Opens on Human Rights and Environmental Standards for Mining and Energy Companies. Canadian civil society organizations are calling on the government to move beyond voluntary measures to ensure that Canadian mining, oil and gas companies uphold international human rights and environmental standards while operating abroad.   Read more ...

Il y a 18 years 5 months.   .   Pour publication immédiate Lancement d’un débat national sur les droits de la personne et les normes environnementales applicables aux sociétés minières et aux sociétés d’énergie    Read more ...