FR Bill C-76: An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act
Summary
In Jasper, Bill C-76 was introduced to amend the Canada National Parks Act to enable the transfer of land-use planning to the Municipality of Jasper, in order to expedite the recovery and rebuilding processes after the 2024 wildfire. This enactment amends the Canada National Parks Act to: (a) allow a local government body to exercise powers in relation to land use planning and development in the town of Jasper as provided in an agreement applicable to that town; and (b) provide that certain regulations do not apply to the town of Jasper once a municipal by-law applicable to that town respecting land use planning and development comes into force.
Why is this Useful
This is a practical legislative step that transfers land-use planning and development authority from a federal entity to the municipal authority, allowing for more locally responsive decision-making. These changes support communities rebuilding after a wildfire by helping to streamline recovery processes. By aligning governance with local needs, this legislation supports a more efficient and community-informed recovery effort. This specific approach may be relevant to communities located within National Parks, Provincial/Territorial Parks, or on Crown land.
Publisher
Government of Canada
Date
2024
Country
Theme
need theme acfield
Sector
need sector acf field