Société du Plan Nord

The mission of the Société du Plan Nord is, from a sustainable development perspective, to contribute to the integrated and coherent development of the northern territory of Quebec. It does so in accordance with the guidelines defined by the government and in consultation with representatives of the regions and indigenous nations concerned as well as the private sector.

The Société du Plan Nord is also the key body in the implementation of the Government of Quebec's 2023-2028 Northern Action Plan.

Within the scope of its mission, the Société du Plan Nord may:

(1) coordinate, and contribute financially or otherwise to, the implementation of the policy directions referred to in section 4 of its constitutive law;
(2) coordinate infrastructure projects and, if applicable, engage in infrastructure development and operation, alone or in partnership, including as a rail carrier;
(3) assist and support local and Native communities in their community and socio-economic development projects, among others;
(4) carry out or contribute to research and development activities as well as activities to acquire knowledge of the area;
(5) contribute to setting up mechanisms to allow 50% of the area covered by the Northern Plan to be used, by 2035, for purposes other than industrial purposes, for the protection of the environment and for the preservation of biodiversity;
(6) contribute to maximizing the economic spinoffs generated by the development of the natural resources in the area covered by the Northern Plan, in accordance with Québec’s intergovernmental and international trade commitments;
(7) advise the Government on any matter the latter submits to it; and
(8) carry out any other mandate given to it by the Government.