Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Democratic Institutions Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) recognized the national historic significance of the Halifax Explosion with the unveiling of a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque. The plaque was unveiled during the 100th Anniversary Halifax Explosion Memorial Service organized by the City of Halifax. The full release is … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Our Government welcomes the report and recommendations on heritage preservation and protection in Canada of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. We are committed to responding to the recommendations contained in the report as part of our ongoing commitment to protecting Canada’s … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), along with Parks Canada’s Honourary Guide for Families, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, announced that admission for youth 17 and under is free for all national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas. While youth will enjoy free admission beginning in 2018, Parks Canada is returning to fee-based admission for … Read more
Liberal MP Larry Bagnell (Yukon) commemorated the importance of S.S. Keno and Dredge No. 4 as sites of national historic significance. A special ceremony was held at the Dawson City Visitor Information Centre in Yukon with members of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, the Premier of Yukon, the Mayor of Dawson City, and … Read more
Parks Canada and Cape Breton University signed a memorandum of understanding at Cape Breton University, which focused on work experiences and current projects by students and professors who have participated in academic opportunities at Parks Canada’s sites island-wide. This three-year MOU focuses on enriching opportunities to inspire students, faculty, and Parks Canada staff through creativity and innovation, student … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and Tourism Alaina Lockhart (Fundy Royal, NL) announced a Government of Canada investment of $8.2M to protect the shoreline along Highway 114 and build a new, longer boardwalk near the southeast entrance of Fundy National Park that will enhance the experience of visitors. The full release is available … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources Kim Rudd (Northumberland-Peterborough South, Ont.) commemorated the importance of the Port Hope Capitol Theatre as a place of national historic significance. A special ceremony was held in Port Hope with members of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-923-5261 x 122.
Parks Canada is pleased to invite the public to comment on the draft management plan for the Chambly Canal National Historic Site. The draft management plan replaces the previous version adopted in 2007. It includes key strategies and objectives for the management and operation of the national historic site over the next 10 years. Some of … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), B.C. Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, George Heyman, and Chief Clarence Louie, representing the three Southern Communities of the Syilx/Okanagan Nation, announced a renewed commitment to work together to establish a new national park reserve in the South Okanagan. “A new national park reserve in … Read more
Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorated the importance of the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada as an event of national historic significance. A special ceremony was held in Toronto, Ontario with members of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and the National Council of Jewish … Read more
