Quebec’s Magpie River granted legal rights of personhood

Published: March 4, 2021, 5:10 a.m.

The Magpie River in Quebec has officially been granted personhood, a recognition of its rights that could thwart future plans to harness the river for hydroelectric power. We hear what that means, and what's at stake, from Pier-Olivier Boudreault, with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society's Quebec division.