National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $6 million in Forillon National Park’s infrastructure. This funding will help support infrastructure projects to renovate campground service buildings in Forillon National Park. This investment will respond to the needs and expectations of park visitors. Since 2009, nearly $80 M have been … Read more
Liberal MP Pat Finnigan (Miramichi-Grand Lake, N.B.) commemorated the national historic significance of Sir William Maxwell Aitken. A special ceremony was held at the historic Beaverbrook House in Miramichi, the childhood home of Max Aitken. The unveiling coincided with the season opening of the Beaverbrook House. The full release is available online. Call 819-639-3916.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) announced the appointment of four distinguished Canadians to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada: Dr. Shannon Lewis-Simpson, from Harbour Main, Nfld.; Dr. Sylvie LeBlanc, from Igloolik, Nunavut; Dr. Nicole Neatby, from Halifax, N.S.; and Harry Holman from Charlottetown, PEI. The full release is available online. Call 613-462-5473. … Read more
Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada recognized the national historic significance of the Abenaki migrations to New France (1675-1748). A special ceremony took place at the Petite Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse of Wôlinak with members of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, the Wôlinak Band Council and the Odanak Band … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Our Government has fulfilled our promise to enhance Canada’s first national urban park including legislative changes to protect this special place with the passage of Bill C-18 which received Royal Assent today. Rouge National Urban Park is the first of its kind … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), accompanied by Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, and Janet Sumner, Executive Director of CPAWS Wildlands League, issued the following statement during the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s 4th Annual Paddle the Rouge event at Rouge National Urban Park: “I am always thrilled to participate in CPAWS’ annual Paddle … Read more
Donna Zwicker, Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada Board Member, commemorated the national historic significance of the sinking of S.S. Valencia by unveiling a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque at the Marine Sciences Centre in Bamfield, British Columbia. As part of the special ceremony, three heritage lighthouse plaques were also unveiled for Cape Beale, … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) and Shannon Phillips, Minister of Alberta Environment and Parks and Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office, introduced the experts, appointed to a National Advisory Panel, who will advise governments on achieving Canada’s international commitment to biodiversity conservation. The Panel members are tasked with providing practical and innovative … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) participated in conservation activities with students from the Lamont Elementary School. McKenna was joined by Alan Nursall, President and CEO of Telus World of Science, and Beverly Crier, Samson Cree Nation Historian and Resource Manager. The full release is available online. Call 613-462-5473.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) celebrated the opening of Parks Canada’s 2017 visitor season and launch of Parks Canada’s NEW smartphone app at Rouge National Urban Park―Canada’s first nationally protected area in an urban setting. The full release is available online. Call 613-462-5473. On behalf of Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), Employment, … Read more
