another of Canada's (not so secret) secrets.
Canadian mining companies are facing allegations of abuse and assault on local citizens in dozens of developing nations.
In Ottawa this week, at a House of Commons committee, MPs will continue debating a Liberal private member's bill designed to put controls on mining companies overseas.
While MPs in Canada consider controls, foreign pension funds have signalled they will not invest in Canadian mining companies unless they adopt firm corporate responsibility rules abroad.
One man's defence of a national reputation - thestar.com
