Yes. One item that came up at the round table discussions was a Canadian mine in Peru that had attacked activists. Our main recommendation was that there be genuine consultation of local populations when mining projects are undertaken. The mining companies ought not to take over the land.
There were also all kinds of violent repression in Argentina. Fourteen activists are in prison now because they opposed mining development. That's why we are asking for a policy that would give an ombudsman the resources required to levy sanctions when Canadian companies cause harm abroad. Sometimes there is fierce violence causing permanent harm, like paralysis or blindness, to some people. Violence like that is totally unacceptable.
We also want our Canadian companies to be much more accountable for their actions when they infringe human rights in other countries.