In June, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, tabled Bill C-23 proposing legislation dedicated to the designation of places of national significance or national interest, and protection of federally-owned historic places. The Bill passed first reading on June 7.

Following a Gathering earlier this year where we heard about the Bill from Parks Canada leaders, a working group has been meeting weekly to share insights and develop recommendations. Join this Gathering of the Heritage Sector on November 1 to hear from them, and learn how we can mobilize to influence the future of this bill, and federal leadership for heritage places more broadly.