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Atikamekw Council of Wemotaci and Hydro-Québec agreement

October 21, 2021

The Atikamekw Council of Wemotaci (CAW) and Hydro-Québec are proud to announce the signature of a master agreement that … marks the beginning of structured discussions that could lead to one or more agreements on matters of common interest.
• economic spinoffs such as contract opportunities, but also job opportunities and training initiatives for community members
• potential benefits with regard to Hydro-Québec’s activities in Nitaskinan, which the community considers its ancestral land.
• concerns regarding the Hydro-Québec equipment on their territory
• Finally, the parties will address Hydro-Québec’s upcoming projects … particularly with a view to setting up tailored information and consultation processes and identifying appropriate economic, environmental, social or cultural measures associated with the projects.