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 update the National Capital Act to better protect Gatineau Park. It legally establishes the park's boundaries, makes preserving its ecological integrity the top priority for the National Capital Commission (NCC), and prevents the sale of public land within the park, with some exceptions. The bill also emphasizes collaboration with the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation and neighbouring communities, encouraging the use of Indigenous businesses for park maintenance, and allows for regulations and fees for park activities.