Tuesday, October 26, 2010

"Return to El Salvador" Movie Screening, Nov 9th

Here is the Liu Institute's event description.

Return to El Salvador: Film Screening and Discussion
Nov
9
2010
November 09, 2010 12:30 PM
The Liu Institute for Global Issues, International Development Research Network (IDRN), and Centre for Global Environmental and Natural Resource Law invite you to a Film Screening and Discussion.

Return to El Salvador, narrated by Martin Sheen, is the latest documentary from director Jamie Moffett, who explores the reconstruction of El Salvador, post-civil war. Return to El Salvador brings the struggles of this beleaguered country back into view and examines what drives over 700 Salvadorans to flee their homeland each day, often risking their lives to illegally enter countries in search of a better life for their families. It also profiles local opposition to mining activities and an ongoing legal dispute between a Canadian mining company and the government of El Salvador under the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). Following a screening of the film (68 min), the speakers will discuss this dispute in more detail as well as current legislative proposals in Canada aimed at ensuring corporate accountability for Canadian firms operating abroad.
Speakers:
  • Hon. Peter Julian, MP for Burnaby-New Westminster
  • Dr. Kyla Tienhaara, Australian National University.
Chair:

  • Natasha Affolder, Director, Centre for Global Environmental and Natural Resource Law
Download the poster here.
Location:
Liu Institute for Global Issues, Multipurpose Room
Address:
6476 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver

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