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Jun 22, 2026
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Quebec town officially recognizes trees as sentient living beings with their own rights
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Quebec town officially recognizes trees as sentient living beings with their own rights
The decision by the Municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil was inspired by a film screening
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By Ellie Hutchings
Published Jun 22, 2026
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Mayor Michel Bourdeau said the initiative will be accompanied by programs aimed at protecting the tree canopy, planting trees, and raising public awareness of the impo…
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