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Article

1 Mar 2005

Author:
Penelope Simons, Canadian Consortium on Human Security, Liu Institute for Global Issues, University of British Columbia

[PDF] Human Security, Corporate Accountability and the Regulation of Trade and Investment

Part I of this paper examines how transnational corporate activity can violate or contribute to violations of human rights and human security...Part II...examines the relationship between the regulation of international trade, TNC activity under trade regimes, and international human rights. [refers to Talisman, Cargill, Fletchers (part of Premium Brands), Maple Leaf Foods, Folgers (part of Procter & Gamble), Nestlé, Sara Lee, Starbucks, Metalclad (part of Entrx); Nabob, Maxwell House, Talcoa, Sanka, General Foods (all part of Kraft Foods, which is part of Altria)]