Corporate watchdog was still accepting complaints as Carney abruptly closed it down
Prime Minister Mark Carney has abruptly closed the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE), an office tasked with investigating human rights abuses by Canadian companies abroad. The decision has drawn criticism for its lack of transparency and for leaving active complainants without recourse.
Why it matters
The closure of an oversight body raises questions about government accountability regarding the international conduct of domestic corporations.
The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) was introduced under former prime minister Justin Trudeau in 2019 to investigate potential human rights abuses committed by Canadian companies operating abroad.
The article uses emotive language like 'abruptly', 'callous', and 'blatant disrespect' to frame the government's decision negatively.
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