Canadian Ombudsperson For Responsible Enterprise Publishes First Final Investigation Report

On March 26, 2024, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) published a final report on its investigation into allegations that a Canadian mining company, Dynasty Gold Corporation (Dynasty), operating in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), used or benefitted from forced labour. Following its investigation, the CORE concluded that the mining company violated internationally recognized human rights and made several recommendations as a result.

This is the first concluded CORE investigation. As described below, the final report is a significant milestone in efforts to scrutinize the foreign operations of Canadian companies, even though it ultimately highlights the limits of the CORE's mandate and fact-finding powers.