Canadian Ombudsperson (CORE)

The CORE met with the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation to discuss the risks and impacts of the extractive industry on access to drinking water and water for personal use. @SRWatSan #OHCHR #FPIC

As part of our commitment to transparent processes, the CORE shares quarterly information on submissions received in the Human Rights Responsibility Mechanism. The new data is available at:ow.ly/LsQx50RgaR2

In its first final report presenting the conclusions of an investigation into the activities of Dynasty Gold Corporation, the CORE concluded that a breach of human rights had occurred and consequently made several recommendations to Dynasty. Read more: ow.ly/h60550R379S

The CORE has published its final report concluding the investigation into allegations of Uyghur forced labour in the operations of Canadian mining company, Dynasty Gold Corporation, in China. Read the report on our website at:core-ombuds.canada.ca/core_ombuds-oc…

In its first final report on the investigation into the activities of Dynasty Gold Corporation, the CORE concluded that a human rights abuse occurred and made several recommendations to Dynasty as a result. Read the report at:ow.ly/HHsY50R27uy

The CORE has published its final report concluding the investigation into allegations of Uyghur forced labour in the operations of Canadian mining company, Dynasty Gold Corporation, in China. Read the report on our website at:ow.ly/xMQ650R26l7

Join the CORE, @uOttawaHRREC and @ILA_official this afternoon for a virtual panel discussion on modern slavery and other compliance issues in global supply chains: ow.ly/HWrA50QXYCB

@ILO, @ChildRightsBiz and @Goodweave joined the CORE on Feb 19 for an online side session on the topic of remediating child labour risks in the supply chains of Canadian garment companies working outside of Canada. Watch here : ow.ly/K95X50QJWVq

Join the CORE, the @ilo , @childrightsbiz and @GoodWeave to discuss tools and best practices for garment companies to mitigate the risk of child labour in their supply chain. Register for free: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Learn more about human rights due diligence from @OECD resource on responsible mining supply chains at ow.ly/SsU450QzaLC. #MiningIndaba2024 #AMI2024

The CORE is attending @MiningIndaba and @AltMiningIndaba in #SouthAfrica to promote #respect for #humanrights and #RBC in the operations of Canadian mining companies abroad.

In 2024, we will continue to build respect for human rights and promote responsible business conduct by Canadian garment, mining, oil, and gas companies working outside of Canada. Below are some highlights of what’s to come this year. Learn more: ow.ly/A3FW50QwN4W

Join the CORE, the @ilo , @childrightsbiz and @GoodWeave to discuss tools and best practices for garment companies to mitigate the risk of child labour in their supply chain. Register for free: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

As part of our commitment to transparent processes, the CORE shares quarterly information on submissions to the Human Rights Responsibility Mechanism complaints received. The new quarterly report data is available at: ow.ly/C77Q50QqWYk

Please note that the CORE will be closed on December 25 and 26. The CORE wishes you a safe and happy holiday season. If you have questions, please email our offices at info@core-ocre.gc.ca or file a complaint online at ow.ly/sFMY50QkmPc at any time.

Season’s Greetings from the CORE!

As the year comes to an end, the CORE would like to share our achievements. We gained more momentum in 2023 and look forward to building upon our achievements in the new year.

As part of our commitment to transparent processes, the CORE has released its Initial Assessment report that details the complaint against Guess? Canada Corp. about allegations of human rights abuses in their operations in China: ow.ly/NUtL50QhrRu

The CORE’s work is founded in the #UniversalDeclarationofHumanRights, which celebrates its 75th anniversary today. We encourage Canadian companies to continue to conduct business responsibly and protect their employees’ #humanrights. Learn More: ow.ly/ztUW50QgXAi

To commemorate #16DaysofActivismAgainstGBV, the CORE calls attention to the risk of gender-based violence in the workplace. Women are twice as likely to experience violence in the workplace. Read more about actions employers can take to prevent violence: ow.ly/PUBo50Qg0bh