Mali, Mining and the Myth of Canadian Peacekeeping
As a conflict fueled by climate change, the international arms trade and a Libyan civil war enters its fifth year, Canada's Back\u2122 and as many as 250 members of the Canadian military will see action in the northwest African nation of Mali by late summer. But is there a connection between seemingly selfless international peacekeeping involvement and Canadian gold mining investment? On this episode, Jamie Kneen of MiningWatch Canada and host Andre Goulet explore Canada's out-sized role in the international mining industry and examine the myths and contradictions of Canadian peacekeeping.
Plus: how Bill C-69, the Liberal government's attempt at federal environmental review process reform, fails to deliver on promises of respect for Indigenous rights, evidence-based decision-making and combating climate change.
This conversation was recorded on May 16th, 2018.