Objectives
- Promoting a common understanding of the strategic and operational dynamics of the port sector on the St. Lawrence River.
- Creating a space for transparent and constructive dialogue between the Port, local stakeholders, the public, and First Nations.
- Deploying a replicable approach and expertise, enabling the Port to act as a leader capable of positively influencing corporate and industry standards.
Initiating a major refurbishment project for its Terminal No. 5, the Port of Baie-Comeau mandated MU Conseils to develop an information and consultation process with the community and the First Nations concerned. The goal was to promote the harmonious implementation of the project, considering the concerns, expectations, and aspirations of the community.
Combining its expertise in participatory strategy with knowledge acquired in the port sector, MU Conseils also set up a committee and facilitated various dialogues between the Port of Baie-Comeau and its host community. This approach is based on a structured framework in which stakeholders and partners are kept informed while being able to express their concerns and share their ideas to participate directly in the Port’s strategic direction. By promoting this ongoing and constructive interaction, MU Conseils has also attracted the interest of other ports in Quebec, notably by acting as a facilitator for the Quebec Port Authority’s community-port cohabitation committee.
Impacts for Manicouagan
This approach helps strengthen the culture of dialogue and transparency in major regional projects. By involving the community from the outset, it allows for better alignment of economic development with the social and environmental realities of the territory. It also supports the vision of a driver of development, while respecting the living environments, ecosystems, and values shared by the people of Manicouagan.
This philosophy, promoted by the Port of Baie-Comeau and the MUBR was presented on the international stage at the International Association of Port Cities conference in Lisbon in 2024, illustrating a concrete commitment to sustainable, harmonious, and integrated development.
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