On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) Conservative MP Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, NB) unveiled a plaque recognizing Fundy National Parks as the core area within the Fundy Biosphere Reserve. Moore said that the installation of this plaque at the newly established Butland Look-off in Fundy National Park, a breathtaking site overlooking the … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) announced the release of the Parks project song collection on CD and a week of screenings of the National Project films, which feature visuals and songs inspired by Canada's national parks. Kent said that the featured works were written and recorded in various Canadian national parks. Call 819-997-1441.
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) and Conservative MP David Anderson (Cypress Hills-Grasslands, SK) announced that the Dixon family ranchlands of the Frenchman River in Saskatchewan, will be preserved and protected for future generations as part of Grasslands National Park. Kent said that this latest expansion to Canada's national parks demonstrates the Harper Government's strong … Read more
Parks Canada announced that Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) along with Chief Executive Officer of Parks Canada Alan Latourelle said that Canadian students in Grade 8 will once again receive free passes to Canada's beloved parks. In collaboration with Nature Canada and the Historica-Dominion Institute, the minister announced that the Government of Canada is … Read more
Parks Canada is marking its 100th birthday by bringing some of its most unforgettable visitor experiences into the heart of Canada's biggest cities. Parks Canada CEO Alan Latourelle unveiled the first flight of the centennial festivities on stage at the Green Living Show during a performance by Sarah Harmer, her band and other musicians who … Read more
Parks Canada congratulates Ernie Gladstone, Field Unit Superintendent for Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site, for being recognized with the George Wright Society's Cultural Resource Achievement Award. This is the first time the society has presented an award to a recipient from outside of the United States. Call 819-994-3023.
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) commemorated the importance of the founding of the Canadian Jewish Congress, an event of national historic significance. The full release is available online. Call 418-648-4533.
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) celebrated Jasper National Park becoming the world's largest dark sky preserve, following the official designation by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441.
On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON), Quebec Conservative Senator Pierre Claude Nolin commemorated the national historic importance of the archaeological park of Pointe-du-Buisson. A special ceremony was held at the Pointe-du-Buisson Museum Laboratory with the mayor of Beauharnois and a representative from the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. Call 819-997-1441.
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) announced two important conservation tools to better care for Canada's historic places: the improved Canadian Register of Historic Places; and the second edition of the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441.
