Politics & Government

Establishment of Parks Canada as National Park Service

Parks Canada was established as the first national park service in the world, under the Dominion Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior. This new department was tasked with the management and preservation of Canada's vast natural heritage and the growing number of national parks being created during this time. The establishment was inspired by the increasing public interest in nature and conservation, reflecting a significant moment in the evolution of environmental stewardship in Canada.

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