The option for the Innu First Nations of Mashteuiatsh, Essipit and Pessamit to become partial owner will take effect after EDF EN fully commissions the project in December 2015.

The 150MW first stage is due for commissioning on 1 December and the second 200MW phase one year later.

The project is located in the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve, a territory of interest for the Innu First Nations.

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