S-14Protecting Canada’s Natural Wonders Act
An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act, the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, the Rouge National Urban Park Act and the National Parks of Canada Fishing Regulations
Government bill, introduced in the Senate on October 19, 2023
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since February 27, 2024
- Sponsor
- Marc GoldSenator
- Senator
What it does
Amends federal parks laws to expand protected areas, create new park sites, rename one park reserve, and update rules on discharges and fishing.
What it does
- Broadens and clarifies offences for discharging or depositing substances in national parks, national park reserves, and Rouge National Urban Park.
- Expands the boundaries of seven national parks and one national park reserve.
- Creates the Akami-Uapishk? KakKasuak Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve of Canada and sets out rules for its operation and administration.
- Renames Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve of Canada to Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site.
- Establishes the Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area.
- Makes related changes to the National Parks of Canada Fishing Regulations.
Who it affects
- National park visitors
- National park reserve users
- Visitors to Rouge National Urban Park
- Fishers in national parks
- Parks Canada
- People in affected park areas
Background
The bill amends the Canada National Parks Act, the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, the Rouge National Urban Park Act, and the National Parks of Canada Fishing Regulations.
Where it is
Senate
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Completed.
Committee
Completed.
Report stage
Completed.
Third reading
Completed.
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by a cabinet minister on behalf of the government. Government bills get set time for debate, so they are the most likely to become law. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
No recorded votes yet
Read the source
LEGISinfo status: At second reading in the House of Commons. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.