Canada eliminates human rights watchdog that oversees companies operating abroad
The Canadian government is eliminating the Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (Core), a watchdog tasked with investigating human rights abuses by Canadian companies abroad. The decision follows criticism regarding the office's effectiveness since its 2019 inception.
Why it matters
The closure raises questions about corporate accountability and Canada's commitment to monitoring human rights in international supply chains.
A general view of Minle handmade wool carpet factory on 28 May 2024 in Luopu County of Hotan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regio, China. Photograph: Zhe Ji/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A general view of Minle handmade wool carpet factory on 28 May 2024 in Luopu County of Hotan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regio, China. Photograph: Zhe Ji/Getty Images Canada Canada eliminates human rights watchdog that oversees companies operating abroad Mark Carney says Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise office hasn’t been ‘effective’ since its 2019 setup
The framing emphasizes the loss of human rights oversight and links the decision to austerity measures, which is a common critique of government policy.
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