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Amend National Capital Act (Gatineau Park)

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Petitioners ask the House to amend the National Capital Act by adopting Bill S-229 to legally fix Gatineau Park's boundaries, require parliamentary approval for removals or development, and grant necessary protection powers.

Why we would sign this petition

  • Secures Gatineau Park's boundaries in statute, preventing removal, development or disposal without parliamentary approval.
  • Grants park managers explicit legal powers needed to protect endangered species and natural resources.
  • Creates a parliamentary framework for long-term preservation, giving legal clarity for future conservation decisions.

Why we wouldn’t sign this petition

  • Requiring parliamentary approval for boundary or development changes could slow urgent management or restoration actions.
  • Statutory boundary protections may conflict with existing land uses or complicate local planning and property rights.
  • Legislation alone may not address funding, enforcement, or alternative conservation measures that could achieve similar protection.

The summary and both sets of reasons are AI-generated from the petition and given equal weight. Claims are the petitioners’ own; consult the official record for the full text.

Official petition

Petition to the House of Commons Gatineau Park is one of the most visited parks in Canada; Gatineau Park is home to over 90 endangered plant and 50 endangered animal species; The boundaries of Gatineau Park, which belongs to all Canadians, are not inscribed in an Act of Parliament; Sections of Gatineau Park can be removed, developed, or disposed of without parliamentary authorization; and Gatineau Park managers lack the basic authority required for protecting the park's rich natural resources. We, the undersigned, Residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to amend the National Capital Act by promptly adopting Bill S-229, An Act to Amend the National Capital Act (Gatineau Park), to grant Gatineau Park the legal protection required to ensure its preservation for future generations.

Government response

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