Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced the designation of Brookside Cemetery as a national historic site under Parks Canada’s National Program of Historical Commemoration. Established in 1878, Brookside Cemetery is located on Treaty 1 territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation. The full release is available online. Call 819-230-1557. During the annual … Read more
Liberal MP Wayne Long (Saint John-Rothesay, N.B.) announced close to $25 million in federal infrastructure funding for projects related to the conservation of Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site, as well as critical roadway improvements for Highway 114 that passes through Fundy National Park and recovery work from Hurricane Fiona damage experienced in the park. The full release … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) and Catherine Grenier, president and CEO of Nature Conservancy of Canada, announced a collaboration that will strengthen conservation on protected areas that form important buffer zones around Canada’s National Parks. The Government of Canada is contributing $15 million toward this initiative, which will use a variety of … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced the designation of Ethel Catherwood as a person of national historic significance under Parks Canada’s National Program of Historical Commemoration. The full release is available online. Call 819-230-1557.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced the tabling of legislation which will increase the amount of land protected under Parks Canada legislation. The legislation will finalize the establishment of Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve in Labrador while permitting and regulating traditional land use activities in this national park reserve and finalize the … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced the designation of the CCGS Alexander Henry as a national historic site under Parks Canada’s National Program of Historical Commemoration. The full release is available online. Call 819-230-1557.
On Oct. 13, 2023, Liberal MP George Chahal (Calgary Skyview, Alta.) paid tribute to Commodore (Ret’d) Laraine Orthlieb through Parks Canada’s Hometown Heroes program. The ceremony was held in Calgary, Alta., at HMCS Tecumseh in the presence of dignitaries and family members. Call 855-862-1812.
Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) unveiled a bronze plaque commemorating the national historic significance of Olivier Le Jeune during a special ceremony at the Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site in Quebec, Que. The full release is available online. Call 819-230-1557.
On Oct. 1, Liberal MP Lloyd Longfield (Guelph, Ont.) unveiled a bronze plaque commemorating the national historic significance of Richard Pierpoint in a special ceremony at the Fergus Grand Theatre. The full release is available online. Call 819-230-1557.
The management plan for Tongait KakKasuangita SilakKijapvinga-Torngat Mountains National Park was tabled in Parliament. The full release is available online. Contact suzanne.white@pc.gc.ca.
