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AMPPE’s Pre-Budget Submission

AMPPE has once again prepared and submitted budget recommendations for the Federal Government pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2024 budget.  

The submission targeted 4 recommendations:

  • Recommendation #1 – The Government of Canada, through Parks Canada, reinvest in Canada’s public infrastructure within Canada’s National Parks. This should be done by addressing existing transportation and facility maintenance backlogs. 
  • Recommendation #2 – The Government of Canada, through Parks Canada, increase the operational/maintenance budget of Canada’s Mountain National Parks, earmarking funds for the Icefields Parkway. 
  • Recommendation #3- Encourage Parks Canada to adopt the Government of Canada’s Tourism Growth strategy principles while still delivering on commitments outlined in the Parks Management plans.
  • Recommendation #4 – The Government of Canada, alongside the Provinces and Territories, should create metrics of success to measure programs and development (permitting and licensing processes and timelines) and report back to Parliament annually. 

Check out our full submission:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H5DfMa8aOhxYU17lZb0olqR0bPQFVmzU/view?usp=sharing

AMPPE ED is Moving On

AMPPE would like to share that current Executive Director, Debbie Harksen has resigned from her role as Executive Director after nearly six years of dedicated service to the organization. Debbie will be taking up a new position with Alberta Municipal Affairs as a member of the department’s executive team, serving as Director of Communications. During […]

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Building a Better Canada Strong Pass

During AMPPE’s advocacy trip to Ottawa in October, we had the opportunity to discuss the Canada Strong Pass in depth with several federal departments. Following those conversations, AMPPE wishes to offer constructive advice on how the implementation of the Canada Strong Pass can be refined in the future, to better support the unique needs and […]

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AMPPE Brings Mountain Parks Priorities to Ottawa

Last week, AMPPE completed a highly successful advocacy mission to Ottawa — a strategic opportunity to champion the interests of Canada’s Rocky Mountain National Parks and the communities and businesses that rely on them. The trip unfolded in two parts. First, AMPPE organized and led its own Hill Days, represented by: This collaborative delegation ensured […]

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