Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.) announced a $16 million infrastructure project for essential upgrades along Highway 93 South in the southern portion of Kootenay National Park in British Columbia. The full release is available online. Contact keean.nembhard@ec.gc.ca.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.) shared that the Government of Canada is transferring 44 wood bison from Elk Island National Park to the State of Alaska. The full release is available online. Contact keean.nembhard@ec.gc.ca.
The Canadian Heritage Rivers System and the Canadian Canoe Museum announced Elder Sheila De Corte as the recipient of the 2025 Canadian River Heritage Award. Presented every three years, this award recognizes someone who has made a big difference in protecting and celebrating rivers in Canada. Elder Sheila De Corte has been honoured for her lifelong commitment … Read more
Parks Canada is introducing reserved parking, with four-hour timeslots, at the Skyline Trail in Nova Scotia beginning June 26, 2026. The cost of parking, including reservation fees, will be $13 when booked online, or $15 if booked by telephone. All fees collected support the maintenance, management, and safety of visitor facilities at the Skyline Trail and the … Read more
Muskowekwan First Nation, along with Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorated the national historic significance of the Former Muscowequan Indian Residential School with a special ceremony to unveil two plaques close to Lestock, Sask. The full release is available online. Contact pc.media@pc.gc.ca.
The Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group alongside Liberal MP Ben Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) commemorated the national historic significance of the former Assiniboia Residential School in Winnipeg, Man., with a special ceremony to unveil three plaques near the building that once housed the residential school. The full release is available online. Contact pc.media@pc.gc.ca.
Liberal MP Charles Sousa (Mississauga-Lakeshore, Ont.), along with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and Parks Canada, held a special plaque unveiling ceremony at Marina Park in Port Credit in Mississauga, Ont., to commemorate the national historic significance of Nahnebahweequay (Catharine Sutton), an Anishinaabe woman who advocated for First Nations land rights. The full release is available online. … Read more
Parks Canada and Beausoleil First Nation commemorated the historic significance of Beausoleil Island (Bimadinaagogi), with a special ceremony to unveil a plaque at Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay Islands National Park in Ontario. The full release is available online. Contact pc.media@pc.gc.ca.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Brendan Hanley (Yukon) announced a $14.2 million investment for structural improvements and remediation work at the S.S. Klondike National Historic Site in Whitehorse, Yukon. The full release is available online. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca.
Parks Canada and the Canadian Red Cross jointly announced up to $5 million in additional support for Jasper, Alta., residents. This will be intended for Jasperites who require contaminated soil testing and removal prior to rebuilding permanent housing. This new funding will ensure a swift, safe and dignified path forward for those most impacted. The full … Read more