Call for a human rights Ombudsperson for Canada’s international extractive sector

You can be part of the Open for Justice campaign to support people impacted by the overseas operations of Canadian mining, oil and gas companies, and open up new avenues to seek justice in Canada. Please join KAIROS in calling on International Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne to create an Ombudsperson office and use the model legislation on CNCA website as the blueprint.

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The Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, PC Minister of International Trade Government of Canada

Dear Minister Champagne:

I am writing to urge you to create a Human Rights Ombudsperson for Canada’s international extractive sector, a commitment made by the Liberal party during the 2015 election campaign. It has been over a year since the election and I am very concerned that there has been no action taken on this urgent matter.

I strongly encourage you to use the draft model legislation prepared by the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (www.cnca-rcrce.ca) as a blueprint for the Human Rights Ombudsperson. The model bill would create an office that investigates human rights allegations and recommends remedial action, is independent of political or corporate influence, and is accountable to Canadians through public reporting. A Human Rights Ombudsperson will help protect human rights internationally and improve the performance and reputation of Canada’s extractive sector.

I look forward to hearing from you about what concrete action you are taking to create the Ombudsperson office.

Yours sincerely,

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