INFOGRAPHIC: Plan Nord–and its critics–explained
by Jaela E. Bernstien on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 12:15pm -
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Certain to play a major role in Quebec’s upcoming election, Plan Nord is already being called Jean Charest’s legacy to the province. Only twelve months into its launch, the 25-year plan promises to pump millions of dollars and thousands of jobs into the province’s economy by developing its resource-rich north. The plan also pledges to respect traditional Aboriginal ways of life and environmental sustainability in every phase of its implementation. Critics aren’t persuaded, and some even challenge the very economic viability of the project. Ultimately, voters will decide if Plan Nord is Charest’s legacy or letdown.
For now, we put together these this nifty infographic that sums up much of what you need to know about it:
