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By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 10 Minutes Read April 3, 2020

Supreme Court of Canada cracks open the door for international human rights tort claims in Nevsun Resources Ltd. v. Araya

Although the majority decision in this case does not definitively establish the existence of torts based on international human rights violations in Canadian courts, the reasons represent a significant leap in judicial thinking on the responsibilities and liability of Canadians corporations who operate internationally in jurisdictions where human rights abuses may occur.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Human Rights / act of state doctrine, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, corporate social responsibility, crimes against humanity, customary international law, employment law, international human rights, violation of international norms Leave a Comment

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