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Harper Government Introduces New Legislation to Protect Sable Island National Park Reserve

The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, shown here with the Honourable Charlie Parker, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister of Energy for Nova Scotia The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, shown here with the Honourable Charlie Parker, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister of Energy for Nova Scotia, today announced that a bill to formally protect Sable Island National Parks Reserve under the Canada National Parks Act has been tabled in the Senate of Canada.
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The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, shown here with the Honourable Charlie Parker, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister of Energy for Nova Scotia
Minister Kent walking the spectacular Bald Dune of Sable Island along with Parks Canada staff
Minister Kent discovering a jaw bone from a seal found near one of the island's freshwater ponds with long-time island naturalist, Zoe Lucas
Minister Kent enjoying the breathtaking landscape of Sable Island with the buildings of the island's Main Station area in the background

Halifax, Nova Scotia, February 12, 2013 -- The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced that a bill to formally protect Sable Island National Parks Reserve under the Canada National Parks Act has been tabled in the Senate of Canada.

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