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Introduction: focusing on sustainable northern development. Chapter 1. A shared perspective to meet the challenges that the North poses. 1.1. A unifying vision; 1.2. The Société du Plan Nord will coordinate the project's implementation. 1.2.1. Role and governance. 1.3. A territory suited to investment; 1.4. Innovative partnerships; 1.5. Prioritize local and regional spinoff; 1.6. Adapt government rules, standards and programs to northern conditions -- Chapter 2. Ensure community well-being and development. 2.1. Unique demographic evolution; 2.2. Education; 2.3. Manpower; 2.4. Housing; 2.5. Health and social services; 2.6. Culture -- Chapter 3. Harness northern Québec's enormous economic potential. 3.1. Key advantages for economic development; 3.2. Energy resources; 3.3. Mineral resources; 3.4. Forest resources; 3.5. Wildlife resources; 3.6. Tourism potential; 3.7. Potential for bio-food production -- Chapter 4. Make the north accessible through transporation and communications. 4.1. Develop an integrated transportation network; 4.2. Telecommunications infrastructure.

Chapter 5. Protect the environment. 5.1. A fragile, changing territory; 5.2. The means to ensure effective environmental assessment processes; 5.3. Commitments to ensure the preservation of biodiversity and foster sustainable use of it. 5.3.1. Devote half the territory that the Plan Nord covers to purposes other than industrial ones, environmental protection and safeguarding biodiversity; 5.3.2. Round out the network of protected areas -- Chapter 6. The 2011-2016 Plan Nord financial framework. 6.1. Creation of the Fonds du Plan Nord; 6.2. The 2011-2016 action plan under the Plan Nord: $1.625 billion in investments; 6.3. Investissement Québec's equity participation -- Conclusion -- Appendices.

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