Appendix — Classes of records
Institution-specific CORs are descriptions of all records and information created, collected and maintained by the institution as evidence of and information about a particular institutional program or activity specific to the institution.
Cultural resource management
Description
Information on cultural resource management in national parks, including heritage buildings and archaeology.
Document types
Reports and studies; policies, regulations, guidelines and standards of practice; ecological monitoring and reporting guidelines; reports data resulting from Cultural resource management programs. Includes collection and site databases.
Record number
PC HRC NP CRM 007
Environmental assessment
Description
Information related to the implementation of the Impact Assessment Act, the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act, the Yukon Environmental and Socioeconomic Assessment Act, Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act, the Cabinet Directive on Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals, applicable components of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement and Parks Canada policy on impact assessment.
Document types
Project-level assessments; strategic environmental assessments; policies (including directives, guidelines, operational procedures); reports and analyses related to natural and cultural resources; briefing notes; public statements and notices of decision; web content; training documents; and monitoring reports.
Record number
PC HRC NP EA 001
Fire management
Description
Information on wildfire management in national parks and historic sites including, weather, fire ecology, wildfire management, prescribed fire and fuel management, policy and standards for the management of fires.
Document types
Policy and standard documents; Guidelines and reference information for wildfire and prescribed fire management, fire danger and fire situation reports. Contracts and agreements for fire equipment and services; planning and reports documents related to wildfires and prescribed fires. Annual reviews and reports on individual and program fire activities; scientific reports related to fire management.
Record number
PC HRC NP FM 002
Highway management
Description
Information concerning claims against the Crown by members of the public about highways operation and maintenance.
Document types
Claims; court decisions; estimates; and investigation reports.
Record number
PC TTI THM HM 001
Highway management avalanche control
Description
Documentation on avalanche control activities with the main purpose of keeping through highways open.
Document types
Plans; schedules; safety directives; incident reports; artillery firing and ammunition logs; explosives usage records; training operators' records; unexploded ordinance records; memoranda of understanding; and contracts.
Record number
PC TTI THM AC 002
Highway management impact on wildlife
Description
Information on all types of wildlife in national parks and national historic site, including the management and protection of wild animals, birds, fish and insects as it relates to wildlife safety mitigation, such as highway overpasses on the Trans-Canada highway in Banff National Park.
Document types
Regulations; surveys; studies on the impact of highways on wildlife; wildlife/vehicle collision data and wildlife safety mitigation strategies; video and still photography.
Record number
PC TTI THM IW 004
Highway management information and outreach
Description
Information on activities related to the general management and operational responsibilities of the Parks Canada Agency as they pertain to the integration of highways. These responsibilities may include information exchanges with foreign countries; the identification of hours of operation, levels of service, awards and honours; co-operative activities with public and private organizations; capital development projects and planning systems; operational planning and management improvements; central system program evaluation and public consultation and participation.
Document types
Inventories; management and research documents; signs; general surveys and studies; written communications; agreements for cooperation or services.
Record number
PC TTI THM IO 005
Highway management infrastructure projects
Description
Information on Infrastructure projects carried out for Parks Canada in relation to planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, equipment, services, utilities, facilities, claims and evaluation of highways (see also Highway Management Information and Outreach.)
Document types
Feasibility studies; options analysis documents; risk assessments; schedules; contracts; project briefs; design data; cost estimates; progress reports; financial reports; project schedules.
Record number
PC TTI THM EP 003
Highway management technical references
Description
Reference materials concerning traffic, management operations, snow removal, safety standards for highways, engineering and projects in national parks, a national historic site and related historic highways.
Document types
Reports; paper and electronic plans, drawings, specifications (contract, construction and manufacturing); codes; standards and guidelines; "as-built" information for specifications; archaeological reports; feasibility studies; field notes; summaries; synopsis; training packages.
Record number
PC TTI THM TR 006
Highway operations and maintenance
Description
Information concerning the safe operation and maintenance of highways.
Document types
Inspection reports on bridges, roads, snow sheds, slopes and culverts; operation and maintenance standards; maintenance schedules; incident reports; training records; safety directives; media lines; and communiqués.
Record number
PC TTI THM OM 007
Law Enforcement Program
Description
Information resources pertaining to criminal investigative services to Federal government departments and agencies for the enforcement of federal statutes. This also includes Information resources pertaining to the emergency management plans in place for all level of the organization (detachment, district and division). This contributes to improving the Government's readiness and response to events and incidents.
Document Type
Investigation and occurrence reports, threat assessments, statements, exhibit reports, court briefs, copies of court documents such as summonses, warrants and in some instances records relating to criminal histories. correspondence, policies and guidelines, memorandum of understanding, agreements, intelligence analysis, intelligence reports, briefing notes, training manual, statistics, presentations, speaking points, meeting agendas and minutes.
Record Number
PC PAEC LEB 001
Learn-to Camp Program
Description
Information pertaining to products and initiatives developed to reach Canadians, in particular Learn-to Camp’s priority audiences, in a variety of settings, to facilitate opportunities to learn about, connect with and appreciate places administered by Parks Canada. Information on the various Learn-to Camp activity offers available at National Historic Sites, National Parks and in the hubs (urban centres).
Document types
Program description, guidelines and reports; factsheets; activity and workshop (virtual and in-person) outlines; printable games; interpretation activities; inventories; newsletters; services and events database; partnering agreements; memorandum of understanding (MOU);contracting documents including statements of work; event permits; promotional materials such as brochures and posters; films; photos; web pages, Learn-to Camp mobile application (PC app); social networking site entries; webinar presentations and notes; visitor studies and researches related to the program; participant surveys and related datasets and reports; attendance statistics related reports and database.
Record Number
PC ERVE LTC 001
Mineral resources in national parks and national marine conservation areas
Description
Includes records related to the assessment of mineral and energy potential and to mining, oil and gas activities at or near proposed national parks and national marine conservation areas. Records may include information on mineral and oil and gas exploration and development.
Note
This COR now includes PC HPE NMC MR 002.
Document types
Reports; studies; inventories; mineral claims; exploration licenses.
Record number
PC HPE NP MR 001
National historic site, parks, urban park, heritage canal and marine conservation area facilities and activities
Description
Information on the various facility and activity offers available or potentially available at Canadian national historic sites Parks, National Parks, Urban Park, Heritage Canal and Marine Conservation Area to encourage visitor discovery and enjoyment.
Note
This COR now includes PC VE NP FA 006; PC VE UP FA 002; PC VE HC FA 002; PC VE NMC FA 002.
Document Types
National and local assessment results; guidelines; national historic site, Parks, Urban Park, Heritage Canal and Marine Conservation Area activities; services and events database; Leave-No-Trace guidelines; partnering agreements; event permits; trail, signage and accessibility guidelines.
Record Number
PC VE NHS FA 002
National historic sites and national parks conservation - engineering and architectural projects
Description
Information on engineering and architectural projects carried out for the conservation of national historic sites and national parks, including planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, equipment, services, utilities, facilities, claims and evaluation.
Note
This COR now includes PC HRC NHS EAP 003.
Document types
Project authorization forms; project briefs; design data; cost estimates; management reports; and project schedules.
Record number
PC HRC NP EAP 004
National historic sites conservation - engineering and architectural projects
Description
Information on engineering and architectural projects carried out for the conservation of national historic sites administered by Parks Canada, including planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, equipment, services, utilities, facilities, claims and evaluation.
Document types
Project authorization forms; project briefs; design data; cost estimates; management reports; and project schedules.
Record number
PC HRC NHS EAP 003
National historic sites conservation - environmental protection
Description
Information on environmental protection in national historic sites, including pollution of air, land and water, as well as regulations, studies and reports concerning environmental protection.
Document types
Correspondence and reports on environmental protection; documents on pollution and pollutants; regulations; reports and official minutes; surveys; and studies.
Record number
PC HRC NHS EP 004
National historic sites conservation - resource management
Description
Includes records related to natural and cultural resources protection in national historic sites.
Document Types
Reports; archaeological reports; studies; inventories; surveys; policies, regulations and guidelines; standards of practice; licenses and permits. Collection and site databases
Record number
PC HRC NHS RM 005
National historic sites conservation - water resources
Description
Information on water levels, water rights, hydro power development, hydrometric networks and use of water resources in national historic sites.
Document types
Hydrological surveys; regulations; reports; surveys; and studies.
Record number
PC HRC NHS WR 006
National historic sites conservation programs
Description
Information on the conservation of commemorative integrity of national historic sites on lands administered by Parks Canada.
Document types
Commemorative integrity statements; evaluations; policies, legislation and regulations; Canadian Register of Historic Places; Directory of Federal Heritage Designations; standards and guidelines; historical, architectural and archaeological reports; training materials; data bases; management plans.
Record number
PC HRC NHS CP 002
National historic sites historical and contemporary technical references
Description
Technical reference documentation regarding national historic sites.
Document types
Plans; drawings; specifications (contract, construction and manufacturing); standards and guidelines; "as-found" information; archaeological reports; feasibility studies; field notes; general information; and training packages.
Record number
PC HPE NHS CTR 001
National historic sites, national parks, urban park, marine conservation areas and Canada heritage canals sites visitor management
Description
Information regarding Parks Canada’s service commitment on National historic sites, parks, urban park, marine conservation area and Canada’s heritage canals. Also includes information regarding Parks Canada's service commitment to visitors, partners and colleagues, allowing the Agency to provide information and exceptional service to visitors to help promote memorable experiences.
Note
This COR now includes PC VE NP VM 007; PC VE UP VM 004; PC VE NMC VM 004 and PC VE HC VM 004.
Document types
Service standards for National historic sites, parks, urban park, marine conservation area and Canada’s heritage ; National and local assessment results; reports and backgrounders that contributed to the development of the standards; service delivery targets; information brochures; inventories; detailed descriptions of national park campgrounds and heritage canal facilities and activities offers; operational guidelines; quality visitor service guidelines; signage and accessibility guidelines; Leave-No-Trace guidelines; best-practice templates; Canadian school mailing addresses; event calendars; awards and honours; historical performance data and forecasting estimates; monthly attendance data for national parks; daily/monthly campground utilization at national parks; Partnering agreements; events permits.
Record number
PC VE NHS VM 004
National marine and national urban park conservation areas resource management
Description
Includes records related to natural and cultural heritage protection in national marine and urban park conservation areas and to the planning and establishment of national urban park conservation areas. Records may include information on biology and ecology, species presence and location, rare and endangered species, invasive species, research and monitoring, fishing and harvesting, shipping routes, climate change, ecological restoration, pollution of air, land and water, as well as cultural resources, including shipwrecks.
Note
This COR now includes PC HRC UP RM 004.
Document types
Reports; studies; inventories; surveys; policies, regulations and guidelines; standards of practice; licenses and permits.
Record number
PC HRC NMC RM 003
National marine and national urban park conservation areas management
Description
Includes records related to the administration, management and control of national marine and urban park conservation areas. Records may include information on management planning, zoning, monitoring and reporting, human uses, governance, research, monitoring, Indigenous matters, cooperative management, public consultations.
Note
This COR now includes PC HRC UP CM 003.
Document types
Plans, studies; surveys; inventories; statistics; reports; consultation records; meeting minutes/summaries; pamphlets; newsletters; fact sheets; web content; PowerPoint presentations; briefing notes; leases; licenses and permits; agreements.
Record number
PC HRC NMC CM 002
National parks visitor permits and registrations
Description
Information related to regulated activities within national park boundaries, related to visitor discovery and enjoyment of national parks.
Document types
Permits; inventories; descriptions; and guidelines; reports; internal service delivery agreements, memoranda of understanding with partners; partnering agreements; operational policy documents and operational guidelines.
Record number
PC VE NP VPR 009
National parks, marine conservation areas and urban park establishment program
Description
Includes records related to the planning and establishment of national parks, national marine and urban park conservation areas. Records may include information about planning, system planning, identification and selection of potential national park areas, feasibility assessments of proposed national parks, national marines and urban park areas, negotiations of agreements with other governments, including Indigenous organizations, and other federal departments, public consultations, reports to Parliament, strategic environmental assessments, temporary director plans, Indigenous matters and claims, legislative proposals and policies. Records may also include information related to completing the system of national parks and system of national marine conservation areas and to planning the national network of marine protected areas by federal, provincial and territorial marine protected area agencies.
Note
This COR now includes PC HRC UP CP 001; PC HPE NP EP 002.
Document types
Plans; studies; reports; PowerPoint presentations; website content; brochures; newsletters; fact sheets; briefing notes; legal opinions; agreements; meeting minutes and summaries.
Record number
PC HPE NMC EP 001
National program of historical commemoration
Description
Information on the commemoration and designation of sites, persons and events of national historic significance.
Document types
Commemorative integrity statements; Directory of Federal Heritage Designations; Canadian Register of Historic Places; reports; minutes; evaluations; submissions; recommendations; National Historic Sites System Plan; Framework for History and Commemoration; policies, legislation and regulations; historical, architectural and archaeological reports; data base.
Record number
PC HPE NHS EP 001
National urban park conservation program
Description
Includes records related to the planning and establishment of national urban park conservation areas. Records may include information about planning, identification and selection of potential national urban park conservation areas, feasibility assessments of proposed urban park conservation areas, negotiations of agreements with other governments, including Indigenous governments and other federal government departments, public consultations, reports to Parliament, strategic environmental assessments, interim management plans, indigenous matters and claims, legislative proposals and policies.
Document types
Plans; studies; reports; PowerPoint presentations; web content; brochures; newsletters; factsheets; briefing notes; legal opinions; agreements; meeting minutes and summaries.
Record number
PC HRC UP PC 001
Natural resource management
Description
Information on environmental active management in national parks, including botany, ecology, wildlife, forestry management, climate change, ecological monitoring and restoration, pollution of air, land and water.
Document types
Reports and studies; policies, regulations, guidelines, standards of practice; ecological monitoring and reporting guidelines; and reports data resulting from ecological monitoring programs; video and still photography.
Record number
PC HRC NP NRM 005
Other heritage places conservation - engineering and architectural projects
Description
Information on engineering and architectural projects carried out for the conservation of other heritage places, including planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, equipment, services, utilities, facilities; claims and evaluation.
Document types
Project authorization forms; project briefs; design data; cost estimates; management reports; and project schedules.
Record number
PC HRC OHP EAP 003
Other heritage places designation and conservation programs
Description
Information on the conservation of historic places of national and international significance, namely national historic sites, heritage railway stations, heritage lighthouses, federal heritage buildings, grave sites of Canadian prime ministers, archaeological sites on federal lands and world heritage sites.
Document types
Canadian Register of Historic Places; Directory of Federal Heritage Designations; Register of Federal Heritage Buildings; standards and guidelines for the conservation of historic places in Canada; correspondence; policies, legislation and regulations; contribution agreements; evaluations; reports; training material; data bases; publications; historical, architectural and archaeological research reports; inventories of federal heritage buildings, heritage railway stations, grave sites of Canadian prime ministers, cultural world heritage sites and heritage lighthouses.
Note
This COR now includes PC HPE OHP EP 001.
Record number
PC HRC OHP CP 001
Other historic sites conservation - environmental protection
Description
Information on environmental protection in other historic sites, including pollution of air, land and water, as well as regulations, studies and reports concerning environmental protection.
Document types
Correspondence and reports on environmental protection; documents on pollution and pollutants; regulations; reports and official minutes; surveys; studies.
Record number
PC HRC OHP EP 004
Outreach products and initiatives
Description
Information pertaining to products and initiatives developed to reach Canadians, in particular Parks Canada’s priority audiences, in a variety of settings, to facilitate opportunities to learn about, connect with and appreciate places administered by Parks Canada.
Document types
Films; broadcasts; mobile applications; social networking site entries; brochures; booklets; factsheets; interpretation panels; exhibits; photos; reports; guidelines; web pages; policies; inventories; research; and newsletters.
Record number
PC PAU EEC 001
Parks Canada interpretive products
Description
Information related to the various products available to national historic site, national parks, national urban park, national marine conservation areas and heritage canal visitors so that they may experience and understand the significance of the place to Canadians, including the presentation of authentic Indigenous culture experiences and economic business opportunities.
Note
Now includes PC VE NP IP 001; PC VE UP IP 003; PC VE NMC IP 001; PC VE HC IP 001.
Document types
Interpretive work plans; interpreter certification and competency documents; Parks Canada visitor opportunities database; VIA Rail Ocean Route onboard interpretation program description and guidelines; Parks Canada Xplorers Program instructions and guidelines; directives on historic weapons and associated technical manuals and other specific program descriptions and guidelines.
Record number
PC VE NHS IP 001
Parks Canada resource protection, prevention and law enforcement
Description
Prevention and enforcement information focused on the protection, the conservations and, visitor experience contained in the Canada National Parks Act; the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park Act, the Rouge National Urban Park Act the Species at Risk Act, Migratory Bird Convention Act and its regulations also contained in the Criminal Code and other complementary legislation such as Historic Canals Regulations (pursuant to the Department of Transport Act) for the purpose of protecting the quality of the visitor experience in Parks Canada sites.
Note
This COR now includes: PC HRC UP PLE 002; PC HRC NMC PLE 001; PC HRC NHS PLE 001; PC HRC OHP PLE 002; PC VE NP PLE 005; PC VE NMC PLE 003; PC VE NHS PLE 003; PC VE HC PLE 003; PC HRC NP PLE 003; PC TTI TM PLE 002.
Document types
Correspondence; reports (statistical); internal service delivery agreements; memoranda of understanding with partner agencies; incidents and investigation reports: policies (including directives, guidelines, operational procedures, operational policy documents; and operational guidelines); reports and analyses related to incidents on natural and cultural resources and visitor experience; Information System Database.
Record number
PC VE UP PLE 001
Parks Canada visitor safety
Description
Information related to the fostering of a culture respect, self-reliance and safety among visitors to national historic sites, national parks, urban park, marine conservation are and heritage canals places operated by Parks Canada, to help prevent incidents from occurring and to help solve problems before they escalate and require law enforcement measures.
Note
This COR now includes PC VE NP VS 008; PC VE UP VS 005; PC VE NMC VS 005; PC VE HC VS 005.
Document Types
Visitor safety program evaluations; national visitor safety management strategy; stakeholder communications; visitor risk management strategies; disclaimers of liability guidelines; occurrence tracking system (now referred to as the Incident and Event Management System) used in national historic sites; national parks; urban park; marine conservation area and heritage canals to record data on search and rescue incidents.
Record Number
PC VE NHS VS 005
Park Warden HR Administration
Description:
Correspondence pertaining to employment records for individuals hired or appointed under the Parks Canada Agency Act. Information resources pertaining to the tools including electronic and physical techniques and systems, technical capabilities and investigative expertise provided to investigators.
Document Type:
Performance monitoring system; evaluations; testing; reviews; presentations; annual and periodic performance evaluations; attendance All documentation located in employee member files; awareness packages for Employee Orientation Program; Investigational and occurrence reports; threat assessments; statements; exhibit reports.
Record number:
PC PAEC HR LEB 001
Points of Sales Services
Description:
Information pertaining to products and initiatives developed to reach Canadians, in priority audiences, in a variety of settings, to facilitate opportunities to learn about, connect with and appreciate places administered by Parks Canada. Information on the various activity, purchases, entry, rentals equipment’s, licenses and permits offers available at National Historic Sites, National Parks, National Marine Conservation areas.
Document types:
Guidelines and reports; factsheets; activity outlines; interpretation activities; inventories; newsletters; services and events database; partnering agreements; memorandum of understanding (MOU); contracting documents including statements of work; event permits; promotional materials such as brochures and posters; films; photos; visitor studies and researches related to the program; participant surveys and related datasets and reports; attendance statistics related reports and database.
Record Number:
PC ERVE POS 001
Species -at risk
Description
Information related to the implementation and enforcement of the Species at Risk Act.
Document types
Reports and studies related to species at risk and their habitats; policies, regulations, directives (guiding principles), standards and templates; operational procedures; recovery strategies; action plans; species status assessments produced by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC); habitat maps; spatial analyses; video and still photography.
Record number
PC HRC NP SAR 006
Stakeholder and partner engagement
Description
Documents and tools used to engage stakeholders and partners, including volunteers; the latter are considered privileged stakeholders.
Document types
Policies; reports; guidelines; bulletins; newspaper; presentations; memoranda of understanding; park impact benefit agreements; terms of reference; orders in council; forms; public service announcements; surveys; user guides; and due diligence tools.
Record number
PC PAU SPE 002
Townsite management - infrastructure projects
Description
Information on Infrastructure projects carried out for Parks Canada in relation to planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, equipment, services, utilities, facilities, claims and evaluation of townsites.
Document types
Feasibility studies; options analysis documents; risk assessments; schedules; contracts; project briefs; design data; cost estimates; progress reports; financial reports; project schedules.
Record number
PC TTI TM EP 001
Townsite management - technical references
Description
Reference materials concerning traffic, management operations, snow removal, safety standards for townsites, engineering and projects in national parks, a national historic site and related historic roads.
Document types
Reports; paper and electronic plans, drawings, specifications (contract, construction and manufacturing); codes; standards and guidelines; "as-built" information for specifications; archaeological reports; feasibility studies; field notes; summary and synopsis; and training packages.
Record number
PC TTI TM TR 003
Townsite operations and maintenance
Description
Information concerning the safe operation and maintenance of townsites.
Document types
Inspection reports on bridges, roads, snow sheds, slopes and culverts; operation and maintenance standards; maintenance schedules; incident reports; training records; safety directives; media lines; and communiqués.
Record number
PC TTI TM OM 004
Visitor experience research
Description
Information related to understanding visitor trends and the social characteristics and behaviors of people who visit Parks Canada's places, contact Parks Canada, or use our facilities and services, so Parks Canada can, engage and connect with them, and maintain their support.
Document types
Visitor studies; surveys and related datasets and reports; program evaluation studies and related analysis and reports; market and tourism statistics; ad and media campaign evaluations; transactional data and related analysis; attendance statistics related and reports and database; public opinion research plans.
Record number
PC PPS HPP VER 001
Visitor promotion
Description
Information related to the promotion of Parks Canada and the opportunities available at national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas.
Document types
Marketing plans for field units, national parks; national historic sites and national marine conservation areas; promotional materials such as brochures and flatsheets; webinar presentations; advertising policies, instructions, plans, requests and approvals; partnering and sponsorships agreements for events and initiatives; policies, standards and guidelines related to the application of the Parks Canada brand; plans and results of travel media relations activities; fee-related consultations; plans; programs and Canada Gazette.
Record number
PC PPS HPP VP 002
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy at Parks Canada
Description
Records relating to funding information and youth targets for Field Units, Directorates and external partners who hire youth; Information and correspondence on services, funding, tools and hiring strategies for the youth; Reports, statistics and surveys on youth hiring and funding information to meet the requirements of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.
Document types
Contribution agreements; program terms and conditions; policies; directives and procedures; frameworks for performance measurement evaluation; financial and activity monitoring reports; surveys; participant information forms.
Record Number
PC HR YESS 001
Water resources
Description
Information on water levels, water rights, hydro power development, hydrometric networks and the use of water resources in our national waterways.
Document types
Hydrological surveys; regulations; reports; surveys; and studies.
Record number
PC TTI TWM WR 001
Organizational contact information
Parks Canada National Office
30 Victoria Street
Gatineau, Quebec
Canada
J8X 0B3
Telephone:888-773-8888 (General inquiries)
Telephone — international:819-420-9486 (General inquiries — international)
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