Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Yes, we definitely can. It's very focused on doing exactly what the gentleman from the UN talked about in terms of demonstrating implementation, so it's reporting and verification. The voluntary principles commitment that we made also includes reporting, so we're very focused on

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  The voluntary principles set out guidelines and principles around how companies should work with both public and private security. They talk about training. They talk about engagement with communities around these things and a number of other factors. The implementation of these

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  The issues you're asking about are wide and far ranging.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Paul had them when he was here. Distribution of benefits is a key factor that's very complicated to deal with. Water is often cited as a major source of conflict, artisanal mining, small-scale mining, security issues, indigenous rights. The list is long, and you'd probably find t

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  I would say that we represent a small segment of the industry that's operating abroad, and we don't have a lot of detailed contact with those who aren't our members. I can tell you that every one of our members that's operating abroad is doing something firm and concrete with com

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  —right now. Is it off the record or, sorry—

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Absolutely, I can compile a number of examples.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Not specifically in those terms yet.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  This is a big part of why our association took on the commitment to the voluntary principles. The voluntary principles on security and human rights are focused exactly on that. How do you manage those parts of your business in a way that you can legitimately and effectively prote

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  The best way that we can answer that question is that we've expressed a willingness to explore what the barriers are to access in the courts right now. The courts have moved a long way in the last few years in terms of what they're willing to hear. It's still a lengthy, expensive

Environment committee  I would say one of the challenges is even understanding where we're at. We heard some commentary around various interpretations of classification. I know my colleagues in the exploration sector have long been looking to try to understand all the various tools that are in place a

Environment committee  I agree.

Environment committee  I'll add to that. I completely agree with Aran. I think convening is important. We saw this government do it so far fairly effectively on climate change. A similar approach here would be good. This is an area of shared jurisdiction with the provinces, so bringing the provinces an

Environment committee  Yes.

Environment committee  Sure. Again, from my own experience at the Myra Falls mine that I worked at, we used to keep track of the Roosevelt elk, which often would hang around the mine site because it was easy for them to see predators. It goes back to one of the points I made in my remarks that when yo