Bill C-300 Defeated in House of Commons

A private member’s bill aimed at ensuring mining companies respect environmental and human rights standards abroad was narrowly defeated in the Commons Wednesday night.
At final reading, MPs voted 140 to 134 against the Bill, sponsored by Liberal MP John McKay.
The bill was intended to hold corporations in the mining, oil and gas sectors accountable by requiring the foreign affairs and trade ministers to submit annual reports to the Commons and Senate for review.
Had the bill passed, complaints from the public would be examined to determine whether companies violated social, environmental, health or human rights guidelines.
Kenora MP Greg Rickford voted against the Bill.