P.Q. orders study of uranium impact

The minority Parti Quebécois government has announced an upcoming study on uranium.

Environment Minister, Yves-François Blanchet told the Gazette on Thursday that the study, which will study the impact on the development of uranium in the province, is set to begin next fall.

There will not be a green light issued for the exploration or development of uranium in Québec until the study is completed.

The province’s environment board, B.A.P.E. doesn’t have jurisdiction in the north where the uranium projects are set to begin. The James Bay Northern Quebec Agreement will allow the board to conduct the study, in this case.

Blanchet expressed hope in Quebec aboriginal communities that they attend B.A.P.E. meetings on the study and the proposed uranium exploration project.

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