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Bill S-289

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 10, 2024
  • 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)allow the NCC to negotiate a preemptive right agreement (right of first refusal) with private landowners in the park; and

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

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  • Oct. 10, 2024, 2 p.m.
  • In Progress
  • Read
  • Oct. 10, 2024, 2 p.m.
  • Passed