northernland

Northernland is a proposed province in Canada, which would be carved out of the existing province of Quebec. If established, it would be a province separate from Quebec, with its own government and a defined territory. The creation of Northernland would involve a transfer of land primarily to the north of the 55th parallel, which includes parts of the James Bay and Ungava Peninsulas, and a portion of the Labrador Plateau.

The idea of Northernland has been discussed for decades, with some advocates arguing that a separate province would allow for greater regional autonomy and better representation of the region's unique interests. Proponents point out that the region would benefit from its own provincial government, which could address issues specific to the area. However, others have expressed concerns about the potential impact on Quebec's territorial integrity and the economic implications of such a division.

The proposed boundaries of Northernland are roughly based on the existing regional county municipalities, and the territory would have a total area of approximately 1.5 million km² and a population of around 60,000 people. The region's economy is primarily driven by the mining industry, with other key sectors including forestry and natural resource development. Any future status change would require agreement from both Ottawa and Quebec, which have not yet committed to creating Northernland as a separate province.