Successful mobilization and educational campaign bears 190,000+ signed petitions

Since fall 2007, Canadian Catholics have raised the alarm about the devastating impacts of some Canadian mining companies on communities in the global south. Their voices have been raised in parishes, schools, campuses, and street corners across Canada. More than 190,000 people took heed and joined the movement to call for accountability.

Today, these 190,000 petitions were presented in Ottawa, calling on the Government to appoint an ombudsperson to verify social responsibility by Canadian mining, oil and gas companies in their overseas operations. 5 of the 41 Federal MPs met with by Development and Peace members spoke publicly in support of this campaign today: Viviane Barbot (BQ), Steven Blaney (CP), Diane Bourgeois (BQ), Bernard Patry (L) and Alexa McDonough (NDP).

Development and Peace Bling Kills street theatre troupe from Carleton University were a big part of the action.

The work by the Canadian government and NGOs is often being undone by the irresponsible operations of some Canadian mining, oil and gas companies.

Let's keep the pressure on! Life Before Profit!