030 Gold, Blood & Silence: Canada's Hidden Hand Abroad

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Behind the glint of gold lies a trail of shadows.In this powerful episode, we pull back the curtain on how Canadian mining companies operate far beyond our borders—and far beyond accountability. From the deadly clashes in Tanzania’s North Mara mine to poisoned rivers in Papua New Guinea, we trace the cost of profit-driven extraction: displacement, violence, and the erasure of entire ways of life.We explore how Canada’s global mining dominance is propped up not just by corporations, but by a government that offers funding, silence, and diplomatic cover. What happens when human rights are sacrificed in the name of economic gain—and why aren’t more Canadians talking about it?With stories of resistance from affected communities, the voices of advocates demanding justice, and a Creep of the Week who profited from it all, this episode forces us to ask: 💰 Who really pays the price for Canadian prosperity?🔍 MiningWatch CanadaA leading watchdog organization monitoring the global activities of Canadian mining companies. MiningWatch collaborates directly with communities impacted by mining to fight for environmental protection and human rights. 🔗 miningwatch.ca⚖️ Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA)A coalition of Canadian civil society organizations working to end corporate abuse abroad. CNCA pushes for stronger laws and policies to hold Canadian companies accountable for their global operations. 🔗 cnca-rcrce.ca📚 Yves EnglerA Montréal-based activist and author of Canada in Africa: 300 Years of Aid and Exploitation, Yves Engler critically investigates Canada’s foreign policy and its entanglement in corporate-driven human rights abuses. 🔗 yvesengler.com 🎸 Wanna hear Kyle get creepy and catchy? Check out his band The Feverish Lemons—serving up twisted tunes with a tangy bite. 🍋 🔗 feverishlemons.com🗳️ Want to see who voted Yay or Nay? Check the official House of Commons record for Vote 111 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) right here: 🔗 https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/votes/40/3/111This vote was a key moment—see where your MP stood.🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Edited by Kyle McDonnell