Quebec to Demolish Houses in Pointe-Parent Sector

The Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests has issued a call for tenders to demolish houses in the Pointe-Parent sector of Natashquan ^[1].

This action aims to resolve a long-standing regional crisis. The removal of these structures is intended to end the instability and difficulties faced by the enclave community, which has struggled with the presence of these buildings for nearly 30 years ^[1].

According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests, the government has launched the bidding process to ensure the demolitions are completed by September 2024 ^[2]. The process follows a period of significant tension and uncertainty for the residents of the Côte-Nord region. The government of Quebec has also been working to complete the purchase of the final remaining homes in the former village ^[3].

Reports indicate that the houses in Pointe-Parent have been a source of persistent problems for the community. The decision to destroy the buildings represents a final proposal to settle the situation after three decades of waiting ^[4].

The demolition project is part of a broader effort to manage the urban and infrastructural development of the area. By clearing the site, the province intends to eliminate the risks and burdens associated with the deteriorating properties ^[2].

Local residents and officials have viewed the persistence of these houses as a failure of previous governance. The move to demolish the structures is seen as the only viable path forward to provide a permanent solution for the community of Natashquan ^[4].