Experiences (Newsletter)

A Word from the CEO

Summer for many Canadians means taking time for holidays…getting outdoors and experiencing our magnificent landscape and historical sites, attending special events, or perhaps just slowing down to learn something new. It's particularly the time of year when the work of our dedicated Parks Canada team is on display. This work would not be as innovative and far-reaching, nor would it be possible, if not for the active engagement of our hundreds of stakeholders and partners, and Aboriginal partners.

In this issue, we profile a number of examples of working together that clearly demonstrate how Canadians get a strong sense of connection to their national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas through meaningful experiences. These examples show Canadians and visitors enjoying these protected places in ways that leave them unimpaired for present and future generations.

Our organization continues to evolve to meet the future and to ensure our relevance to Canadians remains strong. We recently added the dimension of citizen “engagement” to how we will measure our Agency performance moving forward. We are committed to more initiatives that help Parks Canada understand what Canadians expect from their protected places and how they are interested in experiencing them. Amidst Canada's changing social values and demographic trends, we continue to find new ways to reach out to Canadians where they live, work and play. We will be inviting further stakeholder and partner dialogue, and sharing more information on these various developments in our ongoing contacts with you, and in future issues of Experiences.

I look forward to your feedback and support in the delivery of our most privileged mandate. Have an enjoyable and safe summer season.

Enjoy!

© Parks Canada

Alan Latourelle
Chief Executive Officer
Parks Canada Agency

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