National Parks

Canada's national parks are critically important for both the preservation of nature, and for people’s ability to enjoy protected nature. Dedicated by law to be used so as to leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations, they carry the legal mandate to be managed primarily for ecological integrity. Unfortunately, a steadily increasing amount of data indicates that Canada’s national parks are not ecologically secure. Canada must re-commit to ensuring the long-term security of nature in these most precious of places.

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“The National Parks of Canada are hereby dedicated to the people of Canada for their benefit, education and enjoyment, subject to this Act and the regulations, and the National Parks shall be maintained and made use of so as to leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.”

Canada National Parks Act, S. 4

“Maintenance or restoration of ecological integrity, through the protection of natural resources and natural processes, shall be the first priority of the Minister when considering all aspects of the management of parks.”

Canada National Parks Act, S .8(2)

Canada National Park Act