Clearly, there are great variations in the ability of developing countries to uphold the rule of law. When we talk about Canadian companies in the developing world, remember that developing countries want them there. There may be conflicts with certain communities located near mines, but the governments want them there because the governments receive income and royalties. From an activist's perspective, the problem is that some governments may not be interested in upholding the law because they have a material interest in the presence of those companies.
On September 28th, 2017. See this statement in context.