'We reject your bill:' First Nations heads urge Quebec to scrap forestry reform bill / The Toronto Star

Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 3:22 pm

In Quebec, First Nations leaders have taken a stand against controversial forestry reform by vocally rejecting the proposed legislation – and apparently prefer protest over polite dialogue. Their demonstrations, including forest blockades, underscore deep-rooted frustrations with government inaction on indigenous concerns.

thestar.com / 'We reject your bill:' First Nations heads urge Quebec to scrap forestry reform bill

QUÉBEC - Representatives of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador have told a provincial legislature committee that they reject the government's proposed forestry reform.

lapresse.ca / Blocus forestiers | « L’approche diplomatique a ses limites »

Les blocus forestiers sont la « pointe de l’iceberg », préviennent des chefs autochtones : si « l’approche diplomatique » pour modifier la réforme du régime forestier ne porte pas ses fruits, un « soulèvement » est possible. Le gouvernement Legault promet de son côté des « changements importants »…

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