Quebec supports Gespeg’s request for an economic reserve – qcna.qc.ca

September 16, 2025

GASPÉ – The Quebec government plans on letting the federal government know they are in favour of the Micmac Nation of Gespeg creating an economic reserve.

The Secretariat for Aboriginal Affairs has the file on its desk. “We’re working on it. The Quebec government cannot do this alone. We have to work with the federal government. When reserve lands are added, it has to be done with the federal government. For our part, we are here, we are partners with Gespeg. We hope that things will move forward. How quickly? I can’t tell you that today. We are working with Ottawa. We are in favour of it,” said Ian Lafrenière, the Minister responsible for Relations with First Nations, during his recent visit to Gespeg.

Gespeg’s request targets three properties in the area surrounding the Nation’s administrative centre. This initiative will give Gespeg access to additional funding programs to support its economic and social development, as well as programs supporting community infrastructure.

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