Parks Canada

Another national park season is here. Let’s help the parks embrace our arrival

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목요일, 6월 13, 2024
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While national and provincial parks remained closed, people eagerly flocked to local parks, hiking trails and other outdoor areas.

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  • While national and provincial parks remained closed, people eagerly flocked to local parks, hiking trails and other outdoor areas.
  • Though restrictions have since lifted, national parks remain busier than ever, with crowding and overuse increasing the risk of habitat loss, erosion and pollution.

Benefits of nature

  • It’s hardly surprising that spending time in nature is beneficial for our health, but what may be surprising is the depth of research behind this idea.
  • For those who live in urban environments, heading further afield to national parks has become a popular means of nature immersion, with recent developments in the health-care system making them more accessible.
  • In Canada, PaRx broke ground as the first national nature prescription program in the world to partner with a national park organization, Parks Canada, to offer free annual park passes to patients.

Impact of increased use

  • However, park officials and sightseeing hosts are voicing their concerns about the adverse effects of increased national park traffic in Canada and elsewhere.
  • Vandalism has increased around Big Bend National Park in Texas, including irreparable damage to ancient petroglyphs.

Ethical use of spaces

  • Many policy options can be considered to encourage ethical and safe use of green and blue spaces as people fill their nature prescriptions.
  • Ongoing investments in Indigenous-led solutions for managing and protecting national parks and other green spaces are also vital.
  • Increasing time spent in natural spaces is more than just a novel way to improve our health.

Government of Canada: Updated 2024 wildfire season projections and preparedness measures

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목요일, 5월 9, 2024
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Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) meteorologists continue to predict weather conditions for spring and summer 2024 that could lead to greater wildfire risks.

Key Points: 
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) meteorologists continue to predict weather conditions for spring and summer 2024 that could lead to greater wildfire risks.
  • To counter the growing threat of wildfires in Canada, the federal government will continue to support provinces and territories in wildfire mitigation, response, and monitoring.
  • We are making sure we have the capacity to support provinces and territories and mobilize resources when they are needed for the 2024 wildfire season.
  • With the 2024 wildfire season approaching, our government is ensuring that people in Canada have the tools and information they need to understand and manage the health risks associated with wildfires."

Government of Canada announces new chair and the appointment of four members to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada

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목요일, 5월 2, 2024
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GATINEAU, QC, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, helps connect Canadians with our shared history.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, helps connect Canadians with our shared history.
  • Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada are committed to ensuring that national historic designations reflect the broad spectrum of stories from the history of Canada.
  • These new members bring their unique experience and passion for history and culture to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
  • Most nominations brought forward for the consideration of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada originate from members of the public.

ROCK CLIMBING LAWSUIT: COURT REJECTS ATTEMPT TO "REVERSE ENGINEER" A WAIVER

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화요일, 4월 23, 2024
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Court of Appeal1 upheld the lower court's decision in Manson v Mitchell2 confirming that the liability waiver signed by the plaintiff, Manson, did not cover the climbing trip on which a rockfall climbing incident occurred.

Key Points: 
  • Court of Appeal1 upheld the lower court's decision in Manson v Mitchell2 confirming that the liability waiver signed by the plaintiff, Manson, did not cover the climbing trip on which a rockfall climbing incident occurred.
  • Parks Canada described the rock as being a "large fridge-sized rock".6 Manson alleges that Mitchell dislodged the rock when Manson was in view below Mitchell.
  • The rock fell towards Manson grazing him in the helmet and causing him to lose his balance and then fall backwards.
  • The trial to determine if Mitchel and or the ACMG were negligent is set for October 2025 in BC Supreme Court.

Thousands of great summer job opportunities for youth available now through Canada Summer Jobs

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월요일, 4월 22, 2024
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Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) supports this strategy by helping young people to earn money over the summer, while gaining skills and experience.

Key Points: 
  • Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) supports this strategy by helping young people to earn money over the summer, while gaining skills and experience.
  • This summer, more than 70,000 CSJ jobs are being made available for young people between the ages of 15 and 30.
  • Young job seekers can find new job opportunities in their communities on the Job Bank website and mobile app .
  • In Budget 2024, the Government proposed the creation of 90,000 youth job placements and employment support opportunities by proposing $200.5 million in 2025–2026 for Canada Summer Jobs to provide well-paying summer job opportunities, including in sectors facing critical labour shortages, such as housing construction.

A new national park in the Yukon being explored by the Gwich'in Tribal Council, the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, and the Governments of Canada and Yukon

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월요일, 4월 22, 2024
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The forests are essential for sustaining boreal caribou as well as other iconic Canadian species including grizzly bears, peregrine falcons, and moose.

Key Points: 
  • The forests are essential for sustaining boreal caribou as well as other iconic Canadian species including grizzly bears, peregrine falcons, and moose.
  • A national park – potentially the fourth in the Yukon Territory -- in the Peel Watershed would only be created with the full support the Gwich'in Tribal Council and the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun.
  • The signing of this collaboration accord between the Gwich'in Tribal Council, the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, Parks Canada, and the Government of Yukon is great news.
  • Currently, the Yukon Territory has a total of three national parks or national park reserves: Ivvavik National Park; Kluane National Park and Reserve; and Vuntut National Park.

Prime Minister announces appointment of the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories

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금요일, 4월 19, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, April 19, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Gerald W. (Gerry) Kisoun as the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, for a term of five years.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, April 19, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Gerald W. (Gerry) Kisoun as the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, for a term of five years.
  • Mr. Kisoun is an Inuvialuit-Gwich'in Elder and an active member of his community who has dedicated his career to serving the people of the Northwest Territories.
  • The Prime Minister took the opportunity to thank the outgoing Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Margaret Thom, for her hard work and dedication to serving the people of the Northwest Territories.
  • "I congratulate Mr. Kisoun on his appointment as the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories.

Government of Canada shares seasonal outlook, wildfire projections and emergency preparedness measures

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수요일, 4월 10, 2024
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In the event of an emergency, it is important for Canadians to know that there is a robust emergency response regime in place that encompasses all levels of government.

Key Points: 
  • In the event of an emergency, it is important for Canadians to know that there is a robust emergency response regime in place that encompasses all levels of government.
  • Since last year's historic wildfire season, the Government of Canada has worked closely with First Nations, provinces, territories, and other emergency management partners to complete a robust lessons-learned review.
  • As a result, we have engaged earlier in convening wildfire emergency preparedness planning and risk assessments.
  • The government is developing the potential for civilian response capacity across jurisdictions to better leverage these capacities during and following large-scale emergency events in Canada.

The Nation Micmac de Gespeg and the Government of Canada announce the signing of the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park

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수요일, 4월 3, 2024
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In support of this commitment, today the Nation Micmac de Gespeg and the Government of Canada are announcing the signing of the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park.

Key Points: 
  • In support of this commitment, today the Nation Micmac de Gespeg and the Government of Canada are announcing the signing of the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park.
  • The Government of Canada officially recognized the Nation Micmac de Gespeg in 1973, even though they have occupied their territory since time immemorial.
  • On January 30, 2024, the Nation Micmac de Gespeg, Parks Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada signed the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park.
  • While the Agreement represents a step toward reconciliation, Parks Canada and the Nation Micmac de Gespeg are aware that this is a first step on the road to reconciliation.

Governments of Canada and Alberta officially designate Alberta section of the North Saskatchewan River as a Canadian Heritage River

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금요일, 3월 22, 2024
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"The Métis Nation within Alberta is very pleased that the North Saskatchewan River has formally been recognized as a Canadian Heritage River.

Key Points: 
  • "The Métis Nation within Alberta is very pleased that the North Saskatchewan River has formally been recognized as a Canadian Heritage River.
  • "The beloved North Saskatchewan River is well deserving of a Canadian Heritage River designation, and the River Valley Alliance (RVA) was pleased to support this important initiative.
  • The North Saskatchewan River flows within the North Saskatchewan watershed across central Alberta and into Saskatchewan.
  • The North Saskatchewan River's designation document highlights the many cherished stories shared by cultural, heritage and recreational sites throughout the North Saskatchewan River Watershed to be explored and developed in the future.