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Fuelling the oil sands

July 15, 2019
While other public institutions pull out of fossil fuels, Canada's export credit agency continues to heavily support oil companies vying to expand production in one of the world's most emissions-intensive oil fields.

EPM’s disastrous dam

July 15, 2019
Warnings of corruption and social and environmental harm accompanied the Hidroituango venture from its earliest days. Yet Canada’s export credit agency helped make the project happen, with a $466-million loan to EPM, the company developing the dam.

Kinross Gold’s Brazilian mine

July 15, 2019
Over the past decade Kinross Gold has dramatically expanded its Morro do Ouro mine, displacing traditional communities in the process. Despite these abuses, Kinross Gold remains a frequent client of Canada's export bank.

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