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UN Human Rights unit roasts Canada over mining, aboriginal treatment

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 08, 2015 | 6:55 am Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Africa Asia Canada Europe Latin America Coal Copper Gold Silver Uranium 

A United Nations committee, which is set to issue a report later this month on Canada’s conservative government’s human rights record, has requested authorities to explain how it deals with violations of rights complaints, especially by mining companies. According to...

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