The terms of the settlement remain confidential but human rights advocates say the outcome of this legal proceeding will resonate. Tara Scurr is the business and human rights campaigner for Amnesty International Canada. She says this case — brought forward by three refugees from Eritrea — involved allegations of torture, slavery and other human rights abuses. It's the first time that level of human rights abuse has been brought before a Canadian court for the activities of a Canadian extractives company overseas," said Scurr. Canadian companies must take responsibility for alleged human rights abuses associated with their operations, not just on Canadian soil, but anywhere in the world," said Ketty Nivyabandi.

Source: CBC News October 23, 2020 23:13 UTC