Quebec designates 34 new protected areas in the eastern and northern parts of the province
The provincial government had pledged to protect 17 per cent of Quebec's territory from eventual development before 2020 was out. That target was reached this week. Conservationists say it's progress, but more must be done.
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Posted: Dec 19, 2020 2:19 PM ET | Last Updated: December 19, 2020
The coast of Anticosti Island has been designated as protected area by the Quebec government. It's possible the entire island will become a protected zone soon.(Martin Toulgoat/Radio-Canada)