OTTAWA — It's official: Canada's national parks will be permanently free for kids, the federal government announced Tuesday.
"Some parks were so busy they had to turn people away!," Morneau said, according to prepared remarks.
Admission to the country's national parks, marine conservation areas, and historic sites were free to everyone in 2017 to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday.
Morneau's announcement fulfills a promise made two years ago when the Liberals originally pledged to make national parks entry free for children 18 years and under starting in 2018.
At the time, the government had earmarked $83.3 million over five years to provide free admission for all Canadians.
Stronger Indigenous presence coming to national parks.
To turn this TRC recommendation into reality, $23.9 million will be funded to Parks Canada over five years, beginning with a $3-million initial investment this year. »