Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 4:20 am permalink
Recent reports highlight a growing frustration among Quebec residents who aren’t lucky enough to own lakeside properties, as public access to lakes and rivers steadily diminishes. Critics argue that natural assets are increasingly privatized, leaving common citizens high and dry while policies seemingly favor well-to-do waterfront owners.
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