Canada's national parks and historic sites belong to all Canadians. They represent the very best that Canada has to offer, and support Canada's tourism industry and local economies.
The Minister of Democratic Institutions and Member of Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha, Maryam Monsef, on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, announced a historic federal infrastructure investment of nearly $270 million to restore and improve the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site.
This funding will be used to restore and repair bridges, dams, locks and historic masonry structures, as well as improve visitor safety thanks to new lighting, handrails and signage.
The Trent-Severn Waterway is one of Canada's most visited national historic sites welcoming more than 1 million visitors every year. It is an integral piece of Canada's history, and a crucial transportation and recreational link for the region. It also operates as an integrated system that mitigates flooding to ensure public safety.
As we near the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, the Government of Canada invites Canadians to experience and learn more about our environment and our heritage. Canada's national parks and national historic sites enable Canadians to experience their rich history and heritage in a special way and will play a big part in the celebration of Canada 150. As part of Budget 2016, the Government of Canada announced free lockage will also be free for boaters in 2017.
"This historic infrastructure investment from the Government of Canada will protect and preserve the Trent- Severn Waterway National Historic Site for residents and visitors alike. From First Peoples to fur traders to lumber barons and steamship traffic, the Trent-Severn has linked communities across Ontario for hundreds of years. Today's investment will ensure Canadians can continue to work and play on its shores for generations to come." - The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Member of Parliament for Peterborough, Kawartha.
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