Office of the Extractive Sector Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Counsellor

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Please be aware that the Office reached the end of its mandate on May 18, 2018. If you have any questions, concerns or issues, please contact: csr-counsellor2@international.gc.ca

The Office of the Extractive Sector CSR Counsellor advises extractive companies and other stakeholders on the implementation of CSR performance standards and guidelines. The Office also reviews the CSR practices of Canadian extractive (mining, oil and gas) companies operating abroad.

Formal and informal dialogue facilitation is offered, to assist companies and project-affected stakeholders outside of Canada with dispute resolution. However, the Office focuses its efforts on the prevention, detection and resolution of disputes in their early stages.

The end of the mandate of this office is May 18, 2018.

About us

Who we are, how we work, and the history of the Office.

Our role

We provide advice and review the CSR practices of Canadian extractive companies operating abroad.

Engaging with the Office

All stakeholders can bring CSR related issues to our attention.

Resources

Publications, presentations, interviews and key documents related to the Office, as well as useful CSR links.

Events and Outreach

Past and upcoming outreach and travel of the CSR Counsellor.

Corporate Social Responsibility Standards Navigation Tool

Download a PDF of our new guide about standards for extractive firms.

Contact Us

Office of the Extractive Sector Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Counsellor

Email: csr-counsellor2@international.gc.ca