For many years, Canadian companies have been linked to widespread violations of human rights, workers’ rights, and serious environmental destruction throughout their global operations and supply chains.
Workers and communities around the world have called on the Canadian government to hold our companies accountable. But Canada is dragging its feet.
In this “hinge” moment, Canada can chart a new course: rebalancing unchecked corporate power with new rules that require companies to listen to workers and communities, prevent harms before they occur, and provide long-awaited justice to people who have been harmed. A growing number of countries around the world have adopted, or are considering, legislation that does just this.
On Friday, September 26, at 12pm, please join us on Parliament Hill in Ottawa as we rally in solidarity with impacted communities around the world to change the systems that enable corporate impunity.
We will deliver to the government over 20,000 signed action cards calling for Canada to introduce comprehensive legislation that ensures Canadian companies respect human rights and the environment globally. An interactive art installation will highlight the urgent need for action in Canada while celebrating bonds of global solidarity and years of grassroots mobilization by Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
See here to learn more about the legislation we are calling for.
