Charlie Angus

Author Charlie Angus is a long-time Member of Parliament whose riding includes the northern Ontario town of Cobalt. Today, the world desperately needs the mineral cobalt for digital and green technologies. So, Mr. Angus takes us on a historic look at the troubled history of resource extraction in Canada, notably the theft and destruction of Aboriginal lands. He looks at the role of government in allowing mining companies operating freedom and low taxation rates, leading to Canada's rise as a mining superpower. He looks at the role of women, of immigrant workers and the early union movement. In these ways, he provides a more well-rounded picture of history.

In the last part of the book, he looks at how the world of mining would have to change in order to make a comeback that supports environmental and human interests in addition to economic ones.

The book is highly readable and thought provoking.… (plus d'informations)