Liberal MP Majid Jowhari (Richmond Hill, Ont.) commemorated the national historic significance of Celebrations of Emancipation Day at a special plaque unveiling ceremony at St. James Cathedral’s Snell Hall in Toronto, Ont. The full release is available online. Call 819-230-1557.
Indigenous Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) commemorated the national historic significance of CCGS Alexander Henry with a ceremony to unveil a plaque at the Marina Park in Thunder Bay, Ont. The full release is available online. Call 819-230-1557.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) and St. John’s Mayor Danny Breen announced the signing of a Statement of Collaboration confirming their shared commitment to explore options for the creation of a national urban park in St. John’s, N.L. The full release is available online. Call 819-230-1557.
Mi’kmawey Kapmnt Ta’n Nikana’tu’tij Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaw-Saqmaq — the Mi’kmaw Nation Government of Prince Edward Island, as represented by the Prince Edward Island Chiefs, Chief Darlene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation and Chief Junior Gould of Abegweit First Nation, and Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced that they have reached an … Read more
On July 1, Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) invites visitors to connect with some of the most iconic places in Canada with free admission to all national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas. Lockage along the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site and the Rideau Canal National Historic Site, … Read more
The management plan for Fundy National Park was tabled in Parliament recently. The full release is available online. Contact julie.ouellette@pc.gc.ca.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs and to the Minister of National Defence (Northern Defence) Yvonne Jones (Labrador, N.L.) announced funding for a new $3.6 million suite of interpretive offerings and interactive exhibits at Red Bay National Historic Site in Red Bay, N.L. Through this federal investment – part of the $557 million in … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced the designation of the Creation of Canada’s Permanent Military Force (1871–1883) as an event of national historic significance under Parks Canada’s National Program of Historical Commemoration. The full release is available online. Call 819-230-1557.
In PEI National Park, entry gates, beaches, day use areas, trails and washroom facilities will be open for the public to enjoy as of June 5. The Interpretation Centre in Greenwich will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The full release is available online. Call 855-862-1812.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced the designation of Mon Keang School as a national historic site under Parks Canada’s National Program of Historical Commemoration. The full release is available online. Call 819-230-1557.
