Algonquins erect new blockade on Quebec Hwy N of Ottawa

Algonquins erect new blockade on Quebec Hwy N of Ottawa

Algonquins erect new blockade on Quebec highway north of Ottawa

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GRAND-REMOUS, Que. — Algonquin activists say they have set up a new blockade on a western Quebec highway near their Barriere Lake reserve.

The blockade on Highway 117 is designed to pressure the federal government to appoint an observer to oversee the selection of a new chief.

The protesters also allege that Canada and Quebec are not respecting agreements concerning development and resources within their territory.

Algonquins also plan to protest today in Montreal in front of the downtown office of Premier Jean Charest.

Police arrested nine people during a similar blockade on the highway, about 300 kilometres north of Ottawa, on October 6th.

About 50 protesters had set up barrels and logs on the highway, which connects the Abitibi region to the Outaouais and Montreal regions.

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