Canada takes long strides toward CSR

As part of the Canadian government’s strategy on CSR, The Centre for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility was launched in Ottawa. This new website will create a one-stop-shop with the latest information on corporate social responsibility rules, laws and best practices, as well as timely and practical information and advice on foreign countries, local networks and relevant experiences of Canadian companies, civil society and other stakeholders operating abroad. The focus of this site is to help Canadian companies doing business around the world by providing tools and information for all stakeholders, and raising the bar for excellent CSR-related practices in the extractive industry. In addition, Canada has also created a $20 million programme targeted at Canadian businesses that wish to invest responsibly in developing countries. This programme aims to increase Canadian direct investment around the world and strengthen global economic partnerships.