The Canadian government is now seen as a representative of Canadian mining companies in the region, she said, "aimed at maximizing profits and investor protections for mining companies at the expense of people and the environment."
While in Peru, Harper hopes to also discuss whether Canada should be participating in the Pacific Alliance free-trade talks.
Peru has been a strong advocate to get Canada at the table, and Canada now has observer status. But neither the alliance -- Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru -- nor Canada is sure whether Canada should actually take the plunge.
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