There are numerous controversial gold, silver and copper mining projects driven by Canadian companies in Peru. These mines include Barrick Gold's Pierina gold mine near Mareniyoc, Candente Copper Corp's proposed Cañariaco Norte copper mine in the Lambayeque region, the proposed Conga gold and copper mine in northern Peru, and the proposed open-pit Laguna Sur mine.

Geneva, April 22, 2013 -- The Blue Planet Project is marking Earth Week by raising Canada's violations of the Human right to water with member states at the United Nations in Geneva in advance of the country's universal periodic review (UPR). The UPR was established in 2006 to enable an international review of the human rights records of member states.

Canada's UPR takes place on April 26. Joining us in Geneva are representatives of the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees. Together, we are highlighting the range and complexities of water injustices in Canada.