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First Nation signs megadeal
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2001 The Northern Cree First Nation of Quebec on Tuesday signed an economic development deal with the province. The agreement calls for a number of forestry, mining and hydro-electric projects. Includes is a $4 billion hydro-electric project that will require diverting the Rupert River, the largest river in norther Quebec. In return, the First Nation will get at least $3.5 billion over a 50-year period. The First Nation has agreed to drop $3.6 billion in lawsuits. Get the Story:
Cree may get $3.5 billion in deal with Quebec (CBC 10/23)
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