S-289Gatineau Park Act

What it does

• Establishes Gatineau Park as a defined area in a new schedule, and sets out rules for enlarging it but not shrinking it, except in a court title finding case.
• Requires the National Capital Commission to put ecological integrity first when managing the park, and to prepare and update a Gatineau Park Master Plan.
• Prohibits disposing of public lands in the park, with limited exceptions for Algonquin Anishinabeg services and public health care or infrastructure.
• Requires the Commission to consult the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation and neighbouring municipalities, and to report that it has considered their recommendations.
• Allows the Commission to negotiate right of first refusal agreements with private landowners, so it can buy property before it is sold.
• Authorises regulations on park activities, resource use, fees, and penalties, and lets the Commission rely more on Algonquin Anishinabeg businesses and workers for maintenance and conservation.