INTD 1103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Canada Pension Plan, Corporate Social Responsibility

• School: Dalhousie University
• Department: International Develop Studies
• Course: INTD 1103
• Professor: James Cameron

Document Summary

First quiz jan 30: 2 short answers (1-3 sentences) based on assigned reading and lectures, key concepts, central arguments. The true cost screening mon jan 30, 7-8:30pm. Canadian involvement in the global mining industry + connections to mining conflicts. Canadian links to global mineral extraction: consumers, investors. Growing value of minerals in global markets -> increased mining exploration and extraction. Canadian stock exchanges are the most important global source of investment capital for mining. Toronto and vancouver, many mining companies are registered in canada and under. Toronto is the most important stock exchange in the world when it comes to minerals and global mining operations. Canadian government actively supports canadian mining companies that operate overseas. Bolivia and ecuador canadian embassies -> people"s jo(cid:271)s are (cid:448)er(cid:455) (cid:272)learl(cid:455) to support. Environmental damage, especially water contamination, affects human health and livelihoods. Short-term benefits (for some) vs. long term destruction (mines only last for 20-30 years max)