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CDC CEO Clarke Shecapio in the news
2026
The Nation Magazine recently published an in‑depth article on the Cree Railway Initiative, focusing on community consultations with land users, the safety issues linked to growing truck traffic on the Billy‑Diamond Highway, and why a Cree‑owned railway is being studied as a safer, more cost‑effective alternative.
2025
Nemaska Airport Opens to the Public: Driving Northern Growth
The Nemaska airport is now open for public use, creating jobs and boosting economic development in Eeyou Istchee. This initiative improves regional accessibility and supports tourism and business opportunities through a partnership with Cree and Quebec entities.
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2024
Clarke Shecapio Updates on La Grande Alliance
Many Cree still have questions about La Grande Alliance, a 2020 MOU between Quebec and the Cree studying the feasibility of projects like roads, railroad, and a seaport. With Phase One feasibility now complete, Clarke Shecapio, President of the Cree Development Corporation, explains how leaders are working to communicate the plan’s details to communities.
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