Respecting Forillon National Park

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The Agreement provides for the establishment of a shared governance framework between the Nation Micmac de Gespeg and Parks Canada for joint initiatives and activities in Forillon National Park Gaspé – The Government of Canada is committed to a process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples with an aim to renew relationships with them based on the recognition of rights, respect, …

Canada recognizes national historic significance of Chloe Cooley

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Niagara-on-the-Lake – Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, participated in a Parks Canada and Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the national historic significance of Chloe Cooley. In March 1793, Chloe Cooley fought back against her enslaver and two other men …

Quttinirpaaq National Park of Canada Management Plan 

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Plan contributes to protecting the environment and connecting Canadians to nature in Nunavut. Iqaluit – National parks are gateways to discovering, learning about, and connecting with nature. Parks Canada is a recognized leader in conservation and takes actions to protect national parks and national marine conservation areas and contributes to the recovery of species at risk. The new management plan …

Canada renews agreement with US, Mexico to conserve protected areas

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Gatineau – As a recognized leader in conservation, Parks Canada takes action to protect national parks and national marine conservation areas and contributes to the recovery of species at risk in Canada. Parks Canada also works together with international partners to protect biodiversity and mitigate the impacts of climate change on a continental scale. During the annual meeting of the …

Supporting wildfire evacuees with free admission, stays in national parks in BC, Alberta

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Wildfire evacuees welcome to access national parks and stay free of charge Gatineau – Canada continues to experience an unprecedented wildfire season with thousands of Canadians being impacted with widespread evacuations, loss of personal property, and damage to critical infrastructure. As all levels of government work together to respond to the ongoing wildfire situation, wildfire management specialists and other critical …

Supports Training for Future Leaders in Conservation

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Parks Canada partners with organizations to employ youth across Canada to protect natural and cultural heritage Gatineau – Parks Canada administers one of the finest and most extensive systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world. By encouraging young people to discover and connect with these incredible natural and cultural places, we can inspire the next generation of …

Improvements in Cape Breton/Unama’ki With $43m investment

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Multiple projects in Cape Breton Highlands National Park and national historic sites in Cape Breton will improve infrastructure and climate change resiliency and support recovery from Hurricane Fiona Ingonish – The network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of stories from coast to coast to coast. Investing in these …

Bar U Ranch National Historic Site opens to visitors

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Dreaming of exploring the stories of the past? 450 000 km² of stories await you at Parks Canada administered places from coast to coast to coast! Longview- The vast network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of stories from coast to coast to coast. Bar U Ranch National Historic …