Nunavik

• Proposed class-action suit alleges abuse at hands of Quebec youth protection services

  Lawyers representing Inuit children in Quebec are trying to launch a class-action lawsuit against the government, alleging abuse and discrimination by youth protection services

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
  
• Justice minister lays blame on Quebec court for cases being dropped in north

  The justice minister said the co-ordinating judge overseeing the northern districts has considerably reduced the number of days set aside for hearings compared to the year before.

  Crime

  Sep 7, 2023
  
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• Quebec to hire more nurses to address overcrowding in north after death of 10 infants

  A Quebec coroner's report released last month linked the deaths of 10 infants in the Inuit communities of Nunavik to overcrowded housing.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2022
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• Investigation opened after Nunavik woman dies in police custody

  This marks the second woman to die in the custody of Nunavik police this year. In March a 33-year-old woman died in a police station in the village of Akulivik.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2022
• Quebec rejects request to send army to northern region facing health worker shortage

  The Nunavik Regional Board of Health asked Quebec to supply medical workers, including requesting that Ottawa send Armed Forces members who can provide health care.

  Health

  Aug 10, 2022
• Hundreds of cases postponed over shortage of judges in Quebec’s Nunavik region

  Some cases will have to wait over a year for a new court date, which could push them past the limit set in the Supreme Court's Jordan ruling and result in charges being dropped.

  Crime

  Jul 19, 2022
• Governor General’s tour of Nunavik suspended due to poor weather

  The third day of the tour was scheduled to take place in Kangiqsujuaq, but with forecasts of high winds and snow Wednesday, the flight was cancelled for safety reasons.

  Canada

  May 11, 2022
• Governor General Mary Simon begins tour of Nunavik region of northern Quebec

  Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is beginning her tour of the Nunavik region of northern Quebec today by meeting with local officials, including the Kuujjuaq mayor.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
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• Nunavik prepares warm welcome as governor general returns to home region

  Simon's visit to the northernmost part of the province comes just days after she met with Quebec Premier Francois Legault.

  Canada

  May 8, 2022
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• Major alcohol trafficking network in Quebec prompts nearly a dozen arrests

  Police in Quebec say the network bought nearly 43,000 bottles of alcohol from 2016 to 2020. The suspects allegedly resold them for more than $8 million.

  Crime

  Feb 16, 2022