Agreements

Agreement on Development of Mineral Resources in Eeyou Istchee

In July 2022, the Cree Nation Government (CNG), the Government of Québec (Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR)) and the Cree Mineral Exploration Board (CMEB) signed an agreement entitled: "Agreement on Development of the Mineral Resources of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory, 2022–2025".

Section 6 of this Agreement highlights the CNG's engagement to defray the CMEB's administrative expenses. Accordingly, the CNG has fulfilled this engagement, as it has subsidized the CMEB's 2022–2023 operating budget for an amount of $500,000. The MENR annual contribution consists of an amount of $350,000; the global MENR contribution for the 3-year term (2022–2025) is $1,050,000.

Funding History

It is important to state that the MENR has increased its annual contribution by an amount of $50,000 for a total annual amount of $350,000. The global MENR contribution for the 3-year term (2019–2022) of the previous agreement consisted of an amount of $1,050,000. For the same period, CNG's contribution was for a total amount of $1,500,000.

This agreement has expired as of March 31, 2022, and discussions were subsequently held for a 3-year term renewal for the 2022–2025 horizon, which has now been signed.

Parties to the Agreement

• Cree Nation Government (CNG) — representing the Eeyou/Eenou people of Eeyou Istchee
• Government of Québec — through the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR)
• Cree Mineral Exploration Board (CMEB) — the implementing body for mineral exploration programs in Eeyou Istchee

Inquiries

For inquiries related to the agreement or CMEB's funding arrangements, please contact the CMEB office. See our Contact page for details.