Parc National du Mont-Orford Boundary Change Project - The BAPE has published its report

QUEBEC CITY, July 28, 2023 /CNW/ - At the request of the ministre de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs, Benoit Charette, the Bureau d'audiences publiques sur l'environnement (BAPE) has published its investigation and public hearing report on the proposed boundary change of parc national du Mont-Orford.

The report contains a brief description of the project, a summary of the opinions and concerns of the participants, the Commission of Inquiry analysis as well as its findings and opinions. The Commission's main conclusions are gathered in a fact sheet containing the highlights that can be found at the beginning of the report.

A brief summary of the report provides its main points.

The Commission of Inquiry was composed of Antoine Morissette, Chair, and Mireille Paul, Commissioner. Its mandate was from February 13 to June 29, 2023. Through its work, the Commission provided citizens with a conducive and respectful environment in which to inform and express themselves.

Since 1978, the BAPE has been informing and consulting the population on projects and on any environmental issue that could have an impact on their environment or quality of life. As an impartial government agency, it investigates and advises the government in order to inform its decision-making.

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