Quebec Faces Mohawk Land Promise Controversy Over Blocked Projects
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 1:20 am
Quebec’s long-standing pledge to return 85 hectares to the Mohawks of Kahnawake is in renewed limbo as local real estate ventures stall over a flawed consultation process. Frustration mounts over decades of unmet promises and bureaucratic missteps, spurring calls for a more direct dialogue to finally resolve the dispute.
La MRC de Roussillon demande de revoir le processus de consultation jugé «inefficace».
Depuis près de 15 ans, Québec n’a pas encore tenu sa promesse de remettre ces terres.
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