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Opinions of participants
In contrast, others 1 were of the opinion that the site chosen by Rabaska was
appropriate to realize such a project. A participant indicated that this site was ideal to
build industrial facilities and noted that the area was now coveted by other proponents
(Lemieux Nolet, DM444, p. 3). Another participant specified that “the current project
site is the least damaging and most acceptable for the Québec region (Excavation
Lafontaine inc., DM292, p. 3). In the same vein, one participant believed that the site
chosen was appropriate as it covers a small area and affects an ecosystem that he
didn’t deem as exceptional for Québec” (Mr. Mathieu Lafontaine, DM291, p. 1).
Lastly, for some, the cohabitation of industrial and residential uses was possible in the
project’s integration area, and as such they judged the project to be in compliance
with the implementation area: “in my travels, I was able to note that cohabitation of
some historical districts with industrial ones was a reality in Greece or in Venice, Italy,
for example. As such, I personally believe that natural gas is a positive for Québec
and it is possible to have cohabitation” (Mr. Camilien St-Pierre, DT24, p. 22). Another
participant wondered if it was possible to “be more pragmatic and strategic in our
thinking, our comments and our actions, in order to make ecology and developments
coexist for everyone’s best interest” (Mr. Yannick Leclerc, DM659, p. 1). The City of
Lévis stated “that the arrival of a large-scale industry will inevitably cause disruptions.
In this respect, the issues at play are to make sure that measures are implemented so
as to foster the most harmonious coexistence possible over time” (Ms. Danielle Roy
Marinelli, Mayor of Lévis, DT16, p. 30 and 31).
Moreover, some participants called upon better planning and the involvement of
governmental decision-makers when choosing large-scale integration areas for
industrial projects:
In a society like ours, it is intolerable to let private industry choose heavy industrial
area sites by itself. These sites must be carefully planned in advance, far from
inhabited areas, while respecting the population and complying with laws in force.
It seems as if we are witnessing a giant improvisation session.
(Mr. Erick Lambert, DM613, p. 3)
Another participant added:
The government should undertake serious steps to establish a framework, in
order to determine which conditions are necessary to realize such a project […]
Moreover, this regulatory framework could avoid tensions, stress, social strife, all
of which certainly have an impact not only on the quality of life of people, but also
their health.
(Ms. Isabelle Carrier, DM624, p. 16)
1. Mr. Christian Jobin, DM8, p. 1; Ms. Monique Morissette, DM209, p. 1; Ms. Linda Roy-Leblond, DM210, p. 2;
Mr. Jean Hémond, DM132, p. 3; Ms. Madeleine Leblond, DM168, p. 2.
28 Rabaska Project – Implementation of an LNG Terminal and Related Infrastructure