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EDC-PDAC Workshop: Social and Human Rights Issues in Mining Projects

EDC-PDAC Workshop: Social and Human Rights Issues in Mining Projects

Published 03-04-11

Submitted by Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada (EDC) will host a day-long workshop on good practices for managing social and human rights issues at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada's (PDAC) annual conference on Sunday, March 6.

"While mining companies today are becoming more sophisticated at reducing the environmental impacts of projects, the bigger challenge is mitigating the possible social impacts of operations on the surrounding communities," said Jim McArdle, EDC Senior Vice President Legal Services and Secretary. "It is everyone's responsibility in this sector to ensure we keep up with evolving domestic and international CSR standards."

With presentations from financial institutions, International Finance Corporation (IFC), social and human rights specialists and mining companies, the interactive workshop will provide guidance on good practices for managing social and human rights issues as seen from an Equator bank’s perspective. The workshop will also provide an update on the changing landscape of international standards, notably the IFC's Performance Standards on Social and Environmental Sustainability and the Equator Principles.

The annual PDAC convention, which will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from March 6 to 9 2011, brings together the world's mining industry and offers a variety of technical sessions and short courses designed to meet the needs of Canada's mineral exploration sector.

EDC is Canada's export credit agency, offering innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. EDC's knowledge and partnerships are used by more than 8,400 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets each year. EDC is financially self-sustaining and a recognized leader in financial reporting and economic analysis.

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EDC is a Canadian financial Crown corporation that helps companies go, grow, and succeed in their international business. We do this by providing financing, insurance, bonding, trade knowledge, and matchmaking connections to help Canadian companies sell and invest abroad. EDC can also provide financial solutions to foreign buyers to facilitate and grow purchases from Canadian companies. A financially self-sustaining corporation, EDC is a recognized leader in financial reporting, economic analysis. At EDC, we commit to carry out our mandate in a socially responsible manner consistent with our corporate values.

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