Quebec government renews promise to modify forestry reform bill that sparked blockades | Unpublished
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Publication Date: August 20, 2025 - 06:37

Quebec government renews promise to modify forestry reform bill that sparked blockades

August 20, 2025

The Quebec government is renewing its promise to modify a forestry bill that has provoked blockades and growing tension in the province.

Indigenous Affairs Minister Ian Lafrenière said Tuesday evening that the forestry reform bill must be amended to take into account the rights of First Nations.



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