Legault government scraps forestry reform bill that drew widespread ire – CBC

Sep 25, 2025

First Nations chiefs, unions and mayors among bill’s critics

Earlier this week, a coalition made up of First Nations chiefs, environmental groups, mayors and unions called on the Legault government to scrap its controversial forestry reform bill.

On Thursday, the Legault government capitulated.

CBC News has learned the premier will announce later today that his government is abandoning Bill 97, which was tabled in the spring and has faced persistent opposition since.

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