Future of Guided Hiking Access
AMPPE, in collaboration with the Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC), the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG), and the Interpretive Guides Association (IGA), is gathering data to strengthen advocacy efforts for better access to provincial and national parks. This survey will help quantify the challenges guides face and highlight their vital role in sustainable outdoor […]
Breaking: Feds and Province Commit Additional Funds for Jasper Recovery
A pair of announcements came yesterday from both the federal and provincial governments. In a significant step forward for Jasper’s wildfire recovery, the governments of Canada and Alberta have announced additional funding to help residents, businesses, and the national park rebuild. The feds have announced an additional $160.1 million, and the province $8 million. New […]
Ministerial Lead for Jasper’s Recovery
AMPPE is pleased to note that this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, as the new Ministerial Lead for Jasper. Minister Duguid takes over from Minister Randy Boissoneault and will coordinate federal support with provincial, municipal, and Indigenous partners to accelerate […]
New Leadership in Canadian Tourism
In a major cabinet shift, Pascale St-Onge has been appointed as the new Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec. She will take on these roles alongside her current position as Minister of Heritage. This change follows the resignation of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, who stepped down […]
Guides Are Good for Parks: AMPPE Partners with the OCC to Highlight the Benefits of Commercial Guides
Guides & Parks Canada: A Collaborative Legacy That Must Continue Parks Canada and commercial guides have worked together for over a century to provide visitors with safe, enriching, and sustainable experiences in our national parks. This long-standing partnership has helped protect natural spaces while ensuring people can connect with Canada’s incredible landscapes responsibly and meaningfully. […]
Prorogation: What does it mean?
On Monday, January 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Governor General Mary Simon had prorogued Parliament on his request and that a new session of Parliament would resume on March 24, 2025. To help understand what this means in practice, we have developed a series of questions and answers related to prorogation, its associated timelines and […]
