Despite Regional Opposition, a Canadian Company Pursues Mining in Santander

Despite Regional Opposition, a Canadian Company Pursues Mining in Santander

In the face of rifts over securitization issues and calls for conservation, Aris Mining intends to launch the Soto Norte ...
Canada's Broken Pledge to Human Rights Defenders

Canada’s Broken Pledge to Human Rights Defenders

A recent court ruling demonstrated the extent of Canadian complicity in mining deaths worldwide—and how far the country still has ...
From Middle Power to Regime Change Specialist: Canada and the Venezuela Crisis

From Middle Power to Regime Change Specialist: Canada and the Venezuela Crisis

Canada's image as a moderate force seeking multilateral dialogue on the situation in Venezuela is little more than rhetoric veiling ...
Update: When Companies Sue Governments (Audio)

Update: When Companies Sue Governments (Audio)

Manuel Pérez Rocha gives an update on the recent World Bank investor dispute settlement in favor of El Salvador, which ...
Against the Odds: Fighting Canada's Free Trade Deal With Colombia

Against the Odds: Fighting Canada’s Free Trade Deal With Colombia

The Canadian House of Commons passed a free trade agreement with Colombia on June 14, representing the deal's final major ...
JAMESBAY: QUEBECOIS SOVEREIGNTY VS. ABORIGINAL RIGHTS

JAMESBAY: QUEBECOIS SOVEREIGNTY VS. ABORIGINAL RIGHTS

THE GROWING FUROR OVER THE FUTURE OF hydroelectric development in the James Bay area in northern Quebec seems to be ...
Rethinking the Drug War

Rethinking the Drug War

In many parts of the Americas, the U.S.-led consensus about the “war on drugs” is beginning to fray. This is ...
Beggar Thy Neighbor

Beggar Thy Neighbor

It became official in February. The U.S.-Mexico free trade negotiations will include Canada as a full participant. Subject to Congressional ...