About the KEAC

The KEAC was established pursuant to Section 23 of the JBNQA and is governed by the Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c. Q 2) and the James Bay and Northern Québec Native Claims Settlement Act (S.C. 1976 1979, c. 32).

The KEAC is a consultative body to responsible governments in matters relating to environmental and social protection in Nunavik. As such, it is the preferential and official forum for the governments of Canada and Québec, the Kativik Regional Government and the Northern villages of Nunavik.