Bills

Summary

The bill amends the National Capital Act to, among other things,

(a) establish the boundaries of Gatineau Park;

(b) prioritize the ecological integrity of the park in its management by the National Capital Commission (NCC);

(c) prohibit the sale of public lands located within the park, with certain exceptions;

(d) strengthen consultation and collaboration between the NCC, the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation and neighbouring municipalities;

(e) promote the use of services from businesses and workers of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation for maintenance and conservation activities in Gatineau Park;

(f) authorize the creation of regulations to oversee activities in the park and set corresponding fees.

The full text of the Bill.

Sponsor: ISG Senator Rosa Galvez