{"id":6725,"date":"2026-02-05T10:54:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T15:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portquebec.ca\/?p=6725"},"modified":"2026-02-05T13:45:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T18:45:39","slug":"the-port-of-quebec-and-the-wendat-nation-strengthen-their-collaboration-with-a-new-framework-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.portquebec.ca\/en\/press-release\/the-port-of-quebec-and-the-wendat-nation-strengthen-their-collaboration-with-a-new-framework-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"THE PORT OF QU\u00c9BEC AND THE WENDAT NATION STRENGTHEN THEIR COLLABORATION WITH A NEW FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p><strong>Qu\u00e9bec City, February 5, 2026<\/strong> &#8211; The Port of Qu\u00e9bec and the Wendat Nation today formalized a renewed framework agreement aimed at structuring and deepening a relationship based on trust, respect, and the Wendat Nation&#8217;s rights.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Valid for five years, this new agreement replaces the one signed in 2018 and reflects a mutual commitment to collaboration as part of a sustainable vision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"item block-quote component-block-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-quote__container container\">\n\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"block-quote__element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-quote__text wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The renegociation of this framework agreement reflects the evolution of our relationship with the Port of Qu\u00e9bec. It is an important step towards collaboration that recognizes our rights, history, culture, and ongoing presence on Onyionhwents\u00efio\u2019 and in the greater Qu\u00e9bec City area. Today, we reaffirm our shared commitment to building a relationship based on respect, diplomacy, and shared responsability for the benefit of all and for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<footer class=\"block-quote__quotee\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"block-quote__quotee__picture\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.portquebec.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/585351492_122181820304506506_370623681446920504_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"83\" height=\"83\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"block-quote__quotee__details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-quote__quotee__name\">Pierre Picard<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-quote__quotee__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWendat Nation Grand Chief\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>This agreement strengthens the basis for a partnership that will more effectively incorporate the Nation&#8217;s concerns, traditional knowledge, and expertise into the planning and execution of port projects on Onyionhwents\u00efio\u2019, a customary land of fundamental cultural and historical significance to the Wendat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"item block-quote component-block-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-quote__container container\">\n\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"block-quote__element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-quote__text wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Port of Qu\u00e9bec is proud to consolidate its partnership with the Wendat Nation through this foundational framework agreement. It reflects our commitment to sustainable, respectful, and transparent collaboration as well as our willingness to recognize the Nation&#8217;s unique role and presence on the land.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<footer class=\"block-quote__quotee\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"block-quote__quotee__picture\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.portquebec.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/web_olga_farman_audetphoto_juillet_2025-22-e1755525281649.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"83\" height=\"83\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"block-quote__quotee__details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-quote__quotee__name\">Olga Farman<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-quote__quotee__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPresident &#038; CEO of the Port of Qu\u00e9bec\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-heading js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Structured Framework for Sustainable Collaboration<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>The agreement provides for several mechanisms tu support balanced, ongoing collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>A joint committee will meet several times a year to monitor the agreement, identify partnership opportunities, and coordinate specific projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Projects located within the territory managed by the Port of Qu\u00e9bec will be assessed within the framework of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portquebec.ca\/en\/environment\/impact-assessment-and-mitigation-process\/\">Impact Assessment and Mitigation Process (IAMP)<\/a>, which has been adapted to ensure the Nation&#8217;s participation is meaningful and proportionate to the issues at stake and the potential impacts. The two parties will also collaborate on continuously improving the IAMP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Mechanisms will also be put in place to encourage Wendat businesses to participate in procurement processes and the development of economic opportunities, as well as to promote sustainable tourism and carry out projects related to conservation, biodiversity, and environmental research. Wendat expertise and traditional knowledge will be integrated into port projects as workforce development is fostered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-heading js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Promoting Wendat Culture, History, and Presence<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>The agreement also provides for the creation of joint initiatives to raise awareness of Wendat history and culture, particularly through:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-list js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interpretation trails and panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration of Wendat place names in certain port areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural, educational, and museum collaborations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training and educational activities for Port teams and the general public<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"item block-quote component-block-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-quote__container container\">\n\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"block-quote__element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-quote__text wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By working together, we aim to develop projects that combine environmental protection, responsible economic development, and cultural enhancement for the benefit of the Nation and the port community.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<footer class=\"block-quote__quotee\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"block-quote__quotee__picture\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.portquebec.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/web_olga_farman_audetphoto_juillet_2025-22-e1755525281649.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"83\" height=\"83\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"block-quote__quotee__details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-quote__quotee__name\">Olga Farman<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-quote__quotee__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPresident &#038; CEO of the Port of Qu\u00e9bec\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-heading js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Firm Commitment to Reconciliation and Dialogue<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>The Port of Qu\u00e9bec and the Wendat Nation Council reiterate their commitment to establishing a partnership founded on mutual respect, transparency, and collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"item block-quote component-block-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-quote__container container\">\n\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"block-quote__element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-quote__text wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With this agreement, we are affirming that reconciliation requires concrete action, ongoing dialogue, and respectful collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<footer class=\"block-quote__quotee\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"block-quote__quotee__picture\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.portquebec.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/585351492_122181820304506506_370623681446920504_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"83\" height=\"83\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"block-quote__quotee__details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-quote__quotee__name\">Pierre Picard<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-quote__quotee__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWendat Nation Grand Chief\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>This agreement will allow the Nation to continue contributing actively to the life, development, and vitality of a land which it has a long-standing presence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&#8211; 30 &#8211;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-heading js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Port of Qu\u00e9bec<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>The Port of Qu\u00e9bec is strategically located 1100&nbsp;km from the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Great Lakes market. It is the last deepwater port in the St.&nbsp;Lawrence corridor, with a depth of 15&nbsp;metres. This unique position allows Canadian companies to achieve significant economies of scale in both import and export trade.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>With links to more than 40&nbsp;partner countries, the Port of Qu\u00e9bec and its employees handle an average of over 26&nbsp;million tonnes of goods every year, representing a commercial value of over $15&nbsp;billion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>The Port is also recognized as the leading cruise port on the St. Lawrence; along with all its partners in Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s maritime industry, it contributes to $2&nbsp;billion in economic spin-offs while supporting some 12,000&nbsp;jobs nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>The Qu\u00e9bec Port Authority (QPA) is ranked 4<sup>th<\/sup> out of the 17&nbsp;Canadian port authorities in terms of revenue. While it is economically powerful, it is also known for its contributions to the area\u2019s urban and social fabric thanks to port spaces like the Agora, the Oasis, the Baie de&nbsp;Beauport, La&nbsp;Cale, the Discoglace, and the Village Nordik.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-heading js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Wendat Nation<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>The Wendat Nation, the only First Nation to live permanently in the greater Qu\u00e9bec City region\u2014and this since time immemorial\u2014now has more than 5,200 members, including 1,495 residents in Wendake. A people of diplomacy, trade, and alliances, the Wendat traditionally inhabited a vast territory stretching from the St. Lawrence Valley to the Great Lakes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>The Wendat Nation has always been, and continues to be, recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and its collective will to showcase its expertise, creativity, and culture across all spheres of activity. Today, the Nation has more than 300 Wendat businesses, including 150 private companies and 167 operated by artisans, artists, and others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Led since October 2024 by Grand Chief Pierre Picard, along with eight Family Chiefs, the Nation works to protect and enhance the Wendat territory, Wendat \u00cfonhwentsou\u2019tenh, in a perspective grounded in respect, continuity, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-heading js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources and information<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Lagac\u00e9, Port of Qu\u00e9bec<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>418 929-5031 | <a href=\"frederic.lagace@portquebec.ca\">frederic.lagace@portquebec.ca <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Constance Martel, Wendat Nation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>418 928-6552 | <a href=\"mailto:constance.martel@wendake.ca\">constance.martel@wendake.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Qu\u00e9bec City, February 5, 2026 &#8211; The Port of Qu\u00e9bec and the Wendat Nation today formalized a renewed framework agreement aimed at structuring and deepening a relationship based on trust, respect, and the Wendat Nation&#8217;s rights. 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