A long-term and sustainable strategy

A total area of 1.2 M km² north of the 49^th parallel, covering 72% of Québec territory
Overall public and private investments exceeding 50 billion dollars by 2035
A planned, coordinated project based on social acceptability, partnerships, private investment and support for communities
Governance structure focused on collaboration between the government, regions, Aboriginal nations and the private sector

A framework for prosperity

3 policy directions :
- Develop the diversified economic potential of northern Québec in a responsible way
- Support the development of the communities to help them achieve their full potential and improve their living conditions
- Implement mechanisms to dedicate 50 % of the area covered by the Plan Nord to non-industrial purposes, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation by 2035
Factors for success :
- Developing and improving road, rail and maritime links
- Facilitating access to clean, economical energy
- Improving telecommunications infrastructure
- Increasing scientific knowledge and technical expertise, especially through the establishement of the Institut nordique du Québec, an interdisciplinary and inter-institutional centre for research and innovation

Exceptional investment opportunities

Vast range of metals and minerals (nickel, cobalt, zinc, iron ore, ilmenite, gold, diamond, apatite, lithium, vanadium, graphite, rare earths)
Significant hydraulic, wind and solar development potential
200 000 km² of forests (53% of Québec’s operable forests) with an annual harvest potential of 11.8 million m3 of lumber.
Diverse cultures, unique landscapes and exceptional wildlife worthy of world-class tourist destinations

Québec : your next business destination

One of the lowest corporate tax rate in North America; no capital tax
Some of the world’s most advantageous investment and R & D incentives
A large and growing economic market and a well-regulated financial sector
Energy costs are on average 30.6% lower than in G7 countries
Access to clean and reliable energy
Free and accessible public health system that significantly reduces employers’ contribution to employee benefit plans

An ambitious, visionary plan

Enormous potential for investors

One of the world’s most efficient intermodal systems

A strategic port network consisting primarily of the ports of Montréal, Trois-Rivières, Bécancour, Québec City and Sept-Îles
A road system connected to Canadian and American ports and (Interstate) highway systems
Three rail networks: Canadian Pacific (CP), Canadian National (CN) and CSX Transportation
Access to five border crossings that service the bulk of trucking operations to and from the United States: Windsor-Detroit, Niagara-Fort Erie, Sarnia, Lacolle and Lansdowne
Three international airports: Montréal, Québec City and Montréal-Mirabel

Québec’s maritime territory

Stretching over 3,200 km, the St. Lawrence River is the largest navigable waterway in North America
A gateway to a pool of 475 million North American consumers
The shortest route between Europe and the heart of North America

Responsible development

A planned, integrated approach and a sustainable development perspective
A target of 10% of the marine territory set aside for protected marine areas
Two factors for success: the active involvement of communities and the social acceptability of the projects
A relationship of trust and ongoing dialogue with the communities concerned
Maritime tourism that is respectful of Québec’s incredibly rich ecosystems in terms of ecology, heritage and culture

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