Evidence of meeting #45 for Environment and Sustainable Development in the 41st Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was environment.

A recording is available from Parliament.

On the agenda

Members speaking

Before the committee

Bob Hamilton  Deputy Minister, Department of the Environment
Alan Latourelle  Chief Executive Officer, Parks Canada

4:30 p.m.

Chief Executive Officer, Parks Canada

Alan Latourelle

I think there are a few. Expanding the parks system is one. There are very few opportunities for public servants to do something that is there forever. If I look at the Nahanni expansion as an example—and I had a chance to work directly with the grand chief of the Deh Cho at that time—that is an exceptional accomplishment for Canada.

There is the expansion of the system, and I would also say sharing the best practices of conservation. When I look at our ecological restoration initiatives, for example, and how we've shared that recently internationally, that is again a reflection of the work at Parks Canada, which I have been part of, and is exceptional.

The Chair Conservative Mark Warawa

Thank you so much, Mr. Latourelle and Mr. Hamilton, for being with us today and attending our very exciting environment committee meetings. I look forward to your great success as you serve in your postings.

Colleagues, I would accept a motion to adjourn.

4:30 p.m.

Conservative

Michelle Rempel Conservative Calgary Centre-North, AB

So moved.

4:30 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Mark Warawa

This meeting is adjourned.