Synthesis of Priority Issues and Recommendations. This assessment exercise reveals that multiple efforts were undertaken by the parties since the signing of the Agreement in order to reach its objectives. We observe that the concerned stakeholders are relatively satisfied with these efforts, generally speaking. However, looking at things more closely, the assessment reveals specific problematic elements that need to be addressed. In this section, the Cree-Québec Forestry Board conducts an examination of these problematic elements and informs the parties of actions that can contribute to reaching the Agreement’s objectives. The Board concentrates on priority elements it deems potential precursors to development. Some of these elements are revealed in the detailed analysis, which shows partial or complete non-compliance with certain provisions, evidence that they have not yet attained their full potential. For some other provisions deemed compliant or applied, the Board saw some inconsistencies between certain provisions and their assessments. While the detailed analysis may show that a provision is applied or respected—initially positive—the stakeholders’ point of view may show that this same provision generates discontent or that its application needs to be reinforced. To orient the parties in their future actions aimed at implementing and helping the ANRQC’s adapted forestry regime to evolve, this section is based on integrating the findings of the detailed analysis and tour in order to propose a list of priorities and related recommendations. The analysis leads to the identification of five priorities that are explained in the following paragraphs: ➢ Joint Working Group (JWG) governance; ➢ Elaboration, consultation and approval of forest management plans; ➢ Tallymen’s contribution; ➢ Monitoring of Agreement’s implementation (modalities and objectives); ➢ Common access to basic information. These priorities are accompanied by overall recommendations, defining the essence of the means to implement. More specific avenues for action for each priority are shown in Appendix 3 of this report for the parties’ benefit. In concluding, we propose an additional recommendation to ensure follow-up to these priorities: ➢ Setting up a parties’ working group
