Canada has announced the dissolution of the Office of the Extractive Sector Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Counsellor, a watchdog created in 2019 to investigate allegations of human rights violations and environmental abuses by Canadian companies operating internationally. The decision, confirmed by former Bank of England governor Mark Carney, who advised the government on the matter, cites the office's lack of effectiveness since its inception. The CSR Counsellor's office was intended to provide a mechanism for communities to raise grievances against Canadian extractive companies without resorting to costly legal battles. However, the process has been criticized for being slow, lacking enforcement power, and failing to deliver timely resolutions for affected parties. Carney stated that the office had not been 'effective' in its mandate, prompting the government's decision to close it. This move has drawn criticism from human rights advocates and civil society organizations who fear it will undermine Canada's efforts to promote responsible business conduct abroad. They argue that closing this avenue for accountability leaves victims with fewer options to seek justice. The government has indicated that it will explore alternative mechanisms to address corporate social responsibility, but specific details on these future approaches have not yet been fully outlined, leaving a significant gap in oversight for now.