e-1769 (National Capital Commission)
- Keywords
- Gatineau Park
- National Capital Commission
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the House of Commons
- Gatineau Park is one of the most visited parks in Canada;
- Gatineau Park is home to about 90 endangered plant species and 50 endangered animal species;
- Gatineau Park is a major economic driver for the National Capital Region. According to the National Capital Commission, 2.7 million annual visits are made to the park, contributing $241.5 million to the local economy while supporting 4728 full-time jobs;
- The boundaries of Gatineau Park are not recognized in Canadian law;
- Sections of Gatineau Park can be removed from the park and sold without parliamentary review or approval; and
- Unlike Canada's National Parks and many provincial parks, Gatineau Park is not protected by legislation mandating that it be managed to ensure its ecological integrity.
- Open for signature
- July 9, 2018, at 9:17 a.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- November 6, 2018, at 9:17 a.m. (EDT)
- Presented to the House of Commons
-
Wayne Stetski
(Kootenay—Columbia)
February 21, 2019 (Petition No. 421-03249) - Government response tabled
- March 22, 2019