In the exploited countries of the global south, peoples and communities harmed by multinational mining companies have no way to prevent or remedy environmental and development harms and human rights violations caused by mining... In response, a Canadian Parliamentary Committee recommended in 2005 that legislation be passed so that Canadian mining companies could be held accountable... And yet...the final report of the Advisory Group (comprised of industry, government, academics and civil society) does not recommend the passing of binding and enforceable criminal and civil legislation... This constitutes a complete abdication of responsibility. [refers to Goldcorp]