On Aug. 9, Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) and Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth–Cole Harbour, N.S.) paid tribute to Lieutenant-General (Retd) Larry Ashley through Parks Canada’s Hometown Heroes program. The ceremony was held at the Shearwater Aviation Museum in Halifax, N.S., in the presence of dignitaries and family members. The full release is available online. Contact pc.media@pc.gc.ca.
The Nation Micmac de Gespeg and Parks Canada inaugurated Um’tgi Wapg – Land of the Dawn, an immersive experience in traditional accommodation in Forillon National Park in Gaspé, Que. Located at the tip of Forillon National Park, near Cap-Bon-Ami, Um’tgi Wapg offers an immersive experience of traditional wigwam-inspired accommodation, where visitors will discover Mi’gmaq history, legends, cultural practices and … Read more
Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) in partnership with Parks Canada, British Columbia Parks, and the BC Parks Foundation, and the University of Waterloo, launched the Icy Initiative, a new community science program in two national parks and three provincial parks. Visitors will help scientists monitor glacier change … Read more
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) celebrated the 10 year anniversay of the Rouge National Urban Park in Markham, Ont., at an event honouring Indigenous partners, volunteers, farmers, advocates, and local stakeholders who have helped shape the vision of the park. The ceremony highlighted key achievements from the past decade, including major land assembly … Read more
Parks Canada and the Canadian Red Cross jointly announced up to $5 million in additional support for Jasper, Alta., residents. This will be intended for Jasperites who require contaminated soil testing and removal prior to rebuilding permanent housing. This new funding will ensure a swift, safe and dignified path forward for those most impacted. The full … Read more
Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) announced $13.4 million for infrastructure improvements to the Rogers Pass Centre in Glacier National Park in British Columbia and key assets along the Trans-Canada Highway through Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks. The full release is available online. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca.
Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr (Kelowna, B.C.) announced $5.3 million in federal funding today to support ecological corridor projects and Indigenous stewardship in British Columbia. Speaking on behalf of Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, of Official Languages, and Parks Canada, Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) Fuhr was joined by B.C. Minister of Water, Land and … Read more
Parks Canada announced the launch of an international design competition, overseen by the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (RAIC), to develop a new conceptual design for the iconic 200-Block of Banff Avenue in Banff National Park in Alberta. The full release is available online. Contact bnp-infohub@pc.gc.ca.
On June 6, Parks Canada commemorated the national historic significance of the Co-operative Union of Canada (CUC) by virtually unveiling a plaque to be installed in Hamilton, Ont. The full release is available online. Contact pc.media@pc.gc.ca.
Parks Canada in Cape Breton, N.S., has signed a multi-year agreement with Holland College, Algonquin College, and Willowbank School of Restoration Arts. The agreement will enable students at all three post-secondary institutions to participate in the restoration of the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. The agreement supports Parks Canada’s priorities by helping preserve a … Read more
