Quebec Government Says It’s Taking Action to End Illegal Dumping in Mohawk Territory

Mohawk flags are placed at the border of the Kanasatake Mohawk territory and the town of Oka, Que., on July 19, 2019. The Canadian Press/Ryan Remiorz

The Quebec government says it wants to put an end to illegal dumping in the Mohawk community of Kanesatake northwest of Montreal.

The Environment Department says “field interventions” are planned this week involving wildlife protection agents, inspectors and environmental investigators.