Bill Detail
An Act to amend the National Capital Act (Gatineau Park)
The bill amends the National Capital Act to, among other things,
establish the boundaries of Gatineau Park;
prioritize the ecological integrity of the park in its management by the National Capital Commission (NCC);
prohibit the sale of public lands located within the park, with certain exceptions;
strengthen consultation and collaboration between the NCC, the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation and neighbouring municipalities;
promote the use of services from businesses and workers of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation for maintenance and conservation activities in Gatineau Park;
authorize the creation of regulations to oversee activities in the park and set corresponding fees.
Bill S-229 aims to strengthen the protection and management of Gatineau Park. It formally establishes the park's boundaries, making ecological integrity the top priority for the National Capital Commission (NCC) in managing the park. The bill also prohibits the sale of public lands within the park, with some exceptions, and promotes collaboration with the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation and local municipalities.