Our organization is fully regionalized and can count on a dedicated, agile team located throughout Eeyou Istchee Baie-James.
SDBJ manages 2,511 kilometers of roads on the James Bay territory.
SDBJ’s activities generate significant regional economic spin-offs. In 2020, 80% of SDBJ’s sales were returned to the region.
SDBJ’s vision is to be an enterprising organization whose achievements generate significant economic benefits for the region.
Road Conditions
This page provides information about road conditions throughout the Baie-James road network. Most of the territory’s main and access roads are shown here.
This information is made possible with the collaboration of the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable and the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Regional Government.
Press Releases
Matagami, May 28, 2026
TABLING OF THE SDBJ 2025 ANNUAL REPORT: REVENUES UP 33% AND ECONOMIC SPINOFFS TOTALING $169 MILLION
The SDBJ annual report was tabled on May 26 at the Québec National Assembly highlighting a year of growth marked by a significant increase in revenues and a strengthened role as an economic driver within its territory of operation.
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Québec, July 16, 2025
Financial agreement of $700,000 between the Société du Plan Nord, the Société de développement de la Baie-James, and the Cree Nation Government to support the development of Cree entrepreneurship
The Société du Plan Nord, the Société de développement de la Baie-James, and the Cree Nation Government are proud to announce their respective investments of $300,000, $250,000, and $150,000 as part of a new collaboration that will have a positive and lasting impact on the Cree entrepreneurs of Eeyou Istchee.
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