THE CITY OF MATAGAMI'S COMMITMENTS

Respect for the Environment

- The promotion of activities and products that do not endanger our natural resources;
- Immediately implementing policies and procedures that will lessen the impact of human activity on the environment;
- The support of worthwhile projects that promote and develop our environment and resources;
- Favouring the use of alternate energy sources.

Respect for our Citizens

- To preserve the quality of life for our citizens, to preserve their ancestral practices and the rich culture of the native peoples;
- Respect of our citizens' way of life.

Promotion of Long-Term Development

- We have a long-term vision for the growth and development of the territory, including the long- term growth of the tourism industry and, more specifically, the eco-tourism industry.
- To ensure that the development occuring has equal and just benefits for the local population;
- To ensure a lasting success, the development must be in accordance with the capacity, the pace and the aspirations of the local population.

Growth and Prosperity

- The creation of jobs and a significant return on investment are two of the essential conditions for supporting the development of the tourism industry;
- To ensure the private economic partners share the same social community objectives as us.

The Creation of a Favourable Climate for the Development of Tourism

- To aggressively promote and sell local products;
- To support and develop products and activities that meet market demand;
- To maintain world-class recreational facilities in partnership with local businesses;
- To develop harmonious relationships with the native communities in the region.

Building a Strong and Competitive Tourism Industry

- To ensure a smooth melding between the needs for developing the tourism industry and of the local communities;
- To emphasize the services being offered to clients, to establish contacts with the private sector and to put in place the tools required to evaluate our strategies for development in the region.

Offering a High Quality Eco-tourism experience

- The development of our human resources by training and implicating people in the numerous decision-making processes;
- The maintenance of high quality municipal infrastructures and doing everything within our power to make Matagami a pleasant and welcoming place to visit.

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