Quebec seeks injunction in Superior Court to stop contaminated soil dumping in Kanesatake Mohawk community.

The Quebec government is pursuing an injunction in Superior Court to stop the dumping of contaminated soil in the Mohawk community of Kanesatake, near Lake of Two Mountains. The Environment Department has identified contamination with hydrocarbons in soil samples and claims new buildings, including a cannabis store, were built on the affected sites. The injunction targets 17 defendants, primarily local residents, with a hearing postponed to October 7 for legal representation.

September 26, 2024
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