Canada has disbanded the Office of the Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (Core), a corporate human rights watchdog for overseas operations, after Prime Minister Mark Carney called it ineffective since its 2019 creation. The closure comes amid U.S. criticism of Canada's forced labor enforcement efforts. The agency conducted only five investigations in six years, all linked to Xinjiang forced labor allegations.

Jun 15, 2026

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Japanese Officials Visit Russia to Discuss Protection of Corporate Assets

Japanese officials from METI and the Foreign Ministry visited Russia this week to discuss protecting assets of Japanese companies amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The talks, one of the few diplomatic exchanges since the war began, aim to prevent asset seizures and ensure smooth operations for Japanese businesses.

May 28, 2026