Bringing amendments to the Canada National Parks Act is an important step in giving the Municipality of Jasper enhanced power to accelerate the rebuilding process. September 18, 2024                         Ottawa, Ontario                          Parks Canada…

History and Context: The “Specialized Municipality of Jasper” is the local government body delivering most community services within the Town of Jasper, as well as limited emergency services in a larger rural area outside the town boundaries. The Agreement for the Establishment of Local Government in the Town of Jasper was signed in 2001. Through…

September 18, 2024                          Ottawa, Ontario                 Parks Canada The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Canada, will hold a press conference regarding the introduction of a bill that proposes amendments to the Canada…

Historically significant Cape Breton lighthouse celebrates centennial this year September 14, 2024                  Louisbourg, Nova Scotia                    Parks Canada This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Louisbourg Lighthouse which stands at the same location as the first lighthouse in Canada – originally built in Cape Breton in…

This section of the river was officially designated in March 2024 September 13, 2024                         Smoky Lake, Alberta              Parks Canada Heritage places reflect the rich and varied stories of Canada and provide an opportunity to learn more about our…