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Canadian extractive firms displaced 300,000 in Africa since 1996, report says

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A 193-page report by the Justice and Corporate Accountability Project (JCAP) states Canadian extractive firms displaced at least 300,000 people in Africa between 1996 and 2024. The analysis examined government responses to allegations against 23 firms, noting that Canadian officials often supported companies accused of human rights abuses. Barrick Mining Corporation responded by labeling the report as targeting it unfairly, while Human Rights Watch confirmed unaccounted killings at the North Mara mine in 2024. The report was published in November 2026.

Key points

• The Justice and Corporate Accountability Project (JCAP) released a 193-page report in October 2026 analyzing Canadian extractive firms' impact on African populations.
• The report claims at least 300,000 people were displaced in Africa over the past 30 years due to Canadian corporate activities.

Context

This analysis examines the relationship between Canadian extractive industries and African populations, focusing on government responses to allegations of corruption and human rights abuses against 23 firms since 1996.

Limitations

The report covers only the period from 1996 to 2024 and relies on media reports, court documents, and other sources reviewed by JCAP. It does not include data on the full extent of displacement or specific casualty figures beyond the 300,000 figure cited. The report's annex includes a response from Barrick Mining Corporation, which may contain partial or contested information.

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