martindale.com
Legal Library
|
Canadian Legislators Still Debating Bill to Impose Social Responsibility Standards on Mining Companies
by Michael T. Pickersgill
Torys LLP - Toronto Office
John A. Terry
Torys LLP - Toronto Office
|
|
November 2, 2009
The federal parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development has extended until January 28, 2010 its review of Bill C-300, a private member's bill whose stated purpose is to ensure that mining and oil and gas companies with operations in developing countries, and that receive support from the Canadian government, are acting in a manner consistent with environmental best practices and international human rights standards.
|
The views expressed in this document are solely the views of the author and not Martindale-Hubbell. This document is intended for informational purposes only and is not legal advice or a substitute for consultation with a licensed legal professional in a particular case or circumstance. |
| | View More Library Documents By... | | | |
| | | | Torys LLP Overview |
Practice Area Resource Centers
|
|