An Act to amend the National Capital Act (Gatineau Park)
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) authorize the creation of regulations to oversee activities in the park and set corresponding fees.
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