Quebec Seeks Court Injunction to Halt Contaminated Soil Dumping in Kanesatake

The government aims to stop illegal dumping and construction activities on 17 properties in the Mohawk community.

The Quebec government is pursuing a court injunction to prevent the dumping of contaminated soil in Kanesatake, a Mohawk community near Montreal.
The Environment Department's injunction request targets 17 defendants, including local residents and two companies, but excludes other construction firms seen transporting soil to the area.
Government inspectors collected soil samples last month that tested positive for hydrocarbons, indicating contamination.
New buildings, including a cannabis store, have been constructed on the contaminated soil along the Lake of Two Mountains' shoreline.
The court hearing has been postponed to October 7 to allow the defendants time to secure legal representation.