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Canada eliminates human rights watchdog overseeing foreign companies

Published Monday, June 15, 2026 · Updated June 16

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  • Criticism of Watchdog Elimination — 1 source

Coverage is limited to a single left-leaning perspective, lacking broader ideological or international viewpoints.

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Canada has eliminated the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (Core), a human rights watchdog established in 2019 by Justin Trudeau's government. This move has drawn criticism from opposition parties and the US, who question Canada's commitment to combating forced labor.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (Core) was established by former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s government in 2019.
  • Canada has eliminated the human rights watchdog overseeing foreign companies.

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Criticism of Watchdog Elimination
  • The Guardian

    The article frames the elimination of the watchdog as a concerning move, highlighting criticisms from opposition parties and the US, and questioning the government's commitment to combating forced labor.

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