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Many of KRG\u2019s responsibilities come from that act. \u201cSome of its sections are totally outdated, and absolutely not in line with the reality of 2024,\u201d Johanne Fortin, KRG\u2019s legal and socio-judicial department director, said during a presentation to the regional council on Wednesday. At this week\u2019s council meeting in Kuaraapik, she outlined possible amendments that could be proposed to the government of Quebec by the end of the year. 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The Kativik Act was signed in 1978 to establish a governing body for Nunavik under the James Bay Northern Quebec Agreement. Many of KRG\u2019s responsibilities come from that act. \u201cSome of its sections are totally outdated, and absolutely not in line with the reality of 2024,\u201d Johanne Fortin, KRG\u2019s legal and socio-judicial department director, said during a presentation to the regional council on Wednesday. At this week\u2019s council meeting in Kuaraapik, she outlined possible amendments that could be proposed to the government of Quebec by the end of the year. 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