A private member's bill aimed at ensuring Canadian mining companies respect environmental and human rights standards abroad was narrowly defeated by the House of Commons. At final reading, MP's voted 140 to 134 against the bill.
Red Lake Mayor Phil Vinet says mining is a booming economic driver and we should be doing everything to encourage mining in Canada.
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.
Kenora MP Greg Rickford voted against the Bill.
