Can a river have rights? Quebec waterway deemed a person to guard against future development
The Magpie River, flowing through pristine forest about 1,000 kilometres from Montreal, has been cherished by Innu First Nations for thousands of years. To prevent future development on the waterway, Innu, environmental activists, and regional politicians have worked to have the Magpie legally considered a person.
The Globe and Mail
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