The Government of Canada is enthusiastic over the potential discovery of HMS Terror. This find underscores the importance of Inuit knowledge and would make a significant contribution to completing the story of the lost Franklin Expedition. Parks Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Coast Guard, will validate the find at the earliest operational window. Parks Canada, with the Canadian … Read more
The Government of Canada is investing almost $4 million for various infrastructure projects in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. Colin Fraser (West Nova, N.S.) along with Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) made the announcement today on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.). The full release is available … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) announced over $5 million in funding for projects to improve visitor facilities in Prince Albert National Park. Through this investment, a number of campgrounds throughout the park will be revitalized and the visitor facilities at the popular Waskesiu Lake main beach will be improved. The full release is available online. … Read more
Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing an additional $22 million in the restoration of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site and $15 million in the Québec Citadel for a total investment of $37 million in infrastructure. The full release is available online. Call 855-862-1812. … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) announced close to $6 million in funding for various infrastructure projects in both Mount Revelstoke National Park and Glacier National Park. The full release is available online. Call 819-938-9436.
The Government of Canada is continuing the search for HMS Terror and will be checking in on the wreck of HMS Erebus later this summer. Mission Erebus and Terror 2016 is expected to begin at the end of August and will conclude in mid-September and will build on the success of previous missions and the … Read more
The Government of Canada is investing more than $45 million at Parks Canada places across western Newfoundland. Liberal MP Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains, NL.) made the announcement. The funding will be used to upgrade Gros Morne National Park’s popular Western Brook Pond Boat Tour facilities, wharf, and access trail, in addition to road improvements and bridge replacements elsewhere … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) announced $66 million in funding for various projects at Parks Canada places on Cape Breton Island, N.S. McKenna was joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour … Read more
Government of Canada is seeking nominations for New World Heritage Sites. More information is available online.
Ontario Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, Kathryn McGarry, and Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) designated the Ontario portion of the Ottawa River as a Canadian Heritage River for its outstanding cultural heritage values. From the head of Lake Timiskaming to East Hawkesbury, 590 km of the Ottawa River bordering the … Read more
