🤯Calgarians dismayed by Parks Canada cuts

👀 Read what other Calgarians are writing to local Liberal MP Corey Hogan about Mark Carney's devastating cuts to Parks Canada

An outpouring of Calgarians are speaking out against the senseless cuts to Parks Canada. Here is just a small sample of quotes from some of the emails concerned Calgarians are sending to local MP Hogan:

"I am very dismayed to see the cuts to Parks Canada, while the Canada Strong free passes are also offered."

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"Parks Canada does important work throughout the country. If the government truly wants a strong Canada, we have to protect our natural resources—and that means investing in the people who oversee and preserve these parks. We should not be cutting jobs; especially necessary ones like these."

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"Having fewer people to look after a park whose visitation numbers continue to rise does not make sense. Add to this, eliminating the canine rescue unit - a proven lifesaving component of park service - baffles me.

As these services are eliminated , the FREE summer pass continues for every visitor during summer months. All this is a sure fire recipe for uncontrolled over-use of the front country."

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"I am writing to express my concern over the announced cuts to Parks Canada staffing, especially in light of the continuation of the free Park Pass program into 2027. It has been (correctly) pointed out that these two initiatives are a recipe for disaster in our flagship mountain parks, which are already at or beyond capacity in terms of visitors. It does not make sense to continue to allow free admission, while gutting staff. I would strongly encourage you to advocate to the government to 1) remove the Canada Strong pass and 2) use the funds for parkadmission to maintain current staffing levels."

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"I am genuinely shocked that this government would make cuts where the harm is so far out of proportion to the money saved, and would do this while spending more than the annual cuts on free passes. There are already problems due to high visitor numbers and a lack of staffing in the Rocky Mountain national parks, not helped by the free Canada Strong passes increasing visitor numbers. "

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"My husband and I are appalled by the cuts to Park Services...the unconscionable reduction of Parks Canada staff will seriously degrade the ability of Canada Parks staff to protect wildlife, habitat and visitors. It will negatively impact the strong tourist industry within Canada Parks which brings in an enormous amount of money into Canada. It will destroy Canada's reputation as a country which values its legacy of wild and wonderful Parks. It will imperil the conservation efforts necessary to pass on to our children, grandchildren and future generations the lands we ourselves have (up to now) been able to enjoy. Shame!"

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"At a time when our National Parks are being strained with visitors, I truly believe the level of service provided by Parks Canada must be maintained if not expanded."

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"I am writing because I am deeply concerned about the cuts to parks Canada as well as the free Canada Strong passes again this summer. Our parks are overcrowded and I don’t understand why there are cuts to employees while also simultaneously making the parks free for everyone once again. I voted for you but this is definitely not something I imagined would happen."

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"I loooove our National Parks and can't bear to visit them because they are over run with people who don't appreciate them. Feeding wildlife, trampling native species etc. And this was before the proposed 3000 job loses in Parks staff. We should be moving in the opposite direction, hiring more staff if we're going to be providing free admission. Education and enforcement is essential. I voted for donated to AND worked for Carney's campaign. His actions are the opposite of what I expected. Very disappointed. "

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"I sincerely hope the Government will reconsider any future free access to our National Parks. We are killing the golden goose."

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"Why does your government choose to use our taxpayer dollars in such destructive ways— for fossil fuels (pipelines, LNG etc) that are killing people and the planet, for AI which is absolutely money losing. Theft, surveillance, fossil fuel using , and climate destroying—but not in actual nation building, positive, long term ways? When we are given a choice between life (supporting the health of natural areas) or death (supporting destructive, extractive industries) I expect responsible people to choose life!"

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"Canadians should not have to accept fewer staff, reduced safety capacity, and weaker protection for national parks. Please raise this directly with the Prime Minister and the responsible ministers, and oppose any measure that deepens these cuts."

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"Our national parks are treasures that belong to all Canadians. The people who work for Parks Canada are not simply employees; they are stewards of our natural and cultural heritage. These good-paying jobs are an investment in our economy, our environment, and our future. Parks Canada employees help protect wildlife, preserve ecosystems, maintain trails and facilities, support visitors, and safeguard the amazing places that make Canada so special.

Our family has been fortunate to visit many of these national treasures — from our beautiful Rocky Mountain parks to Saskatchewan's Grasslands National Park, to Fundy National Parkand beyond. One thing I always come away with is a profound sense of awe. I am also continually struck by the knowledge, dedication, and passion demonstrated by Parks Canada staff. I am proud that our country invests in these incredible places and in the people who care for and protect them."

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"Cutting jobs at the national jewells of our physical heritage makes no economic sense. The system saw 6.5 billion spending near the sites - tourist dollars. Overcrowded, underfunded. Yes, that makes brilliant sense to encourage tourism and the dollars they generate. "

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"The Liberals used to stand up for parks and natural places, well before the last PM. In fact it was Pierre Trudeau who protected several incredible areas by giving them Parks status. UNESCO World Heritage sites need protection and funding Parks is what does that. "

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"Somehow you can give billions to foreign-owned oil and gas companies, to war preparation, to AI and then cut off everything else, including our National Parks. (I’m thinking of environmental protection, our national public healthcare system, Pharmacare, international aid and so much more.) This government has become a wrecking ball in the guise of saving Canada."

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"I strongly object to the government plan to cut funding to Parks Canada. I was shocked to learn that we are doing exactly what Donald Trump did to US parks. I believe that our parks are precious. They need to be preserved and protected as much as possible. Please maintain their funding to the level it is now."

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"Our national parks are a treasure and deserve more people, more investment, more infrastructure, and more consideration. Especially if the government continues to make the park pass free in the summer. Banff and Jasper, which we try to visit regularly, are already straining under the pressure of their immense popularity. Jasper is still recovering from the devastating fires. Now is not the time to cut personnel or funds to our parks. Now is the time to invest in them, so every Canadian can appreciate them for decades to come."

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"I am devastated to hear about significant cuts to Parks Canada."

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"The proposed job cuts to Parks Canada are very shortsighted. The Parks are a national investment that must be protected and preserved for the future of us all."

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"What concerns me most is what these cuts mean for stewardship. Many of our national parks, Banff included, were created by pushing Indigenous peoples off their lands or cutting off their access to them. Parks Canada's commitments to co-management, shared decision-making, and Guardian programs with Indigenous Nations are part of the effort to repair that history and advance UNDRIP."

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"I supported your campaign, even volunteered, but gotta say, I don’t love what I’m seeing on the environment file and really don’t love the Parks Canada cuts, especially at the same time the govt has decided to do free admission to parks again. It’s a terrible idea to cut positions in our amazing national parks, not only from a conservation perspective but from an education and tourist perspective. We’re already experiencing more wildlife encounters, and we need to protect our parks! They are the best natural resource we have, despite what the Alberta govt says."

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"I’m unhappy with the proposed cuts to fund our national parks. I see how popular our parks are with locals as well as tourists. The prime minister is behaving like a conservative, focused on cutting corporate taxes and giving billionaires a free ride. He promised to protect natural areas. It’s very disappointing to see another broken liberal promise."

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"As your constituent and as someone who regularly visits and appreciates Canada's national parks, I believe these cuts would be a mistake. Our national parks are among Canada's greatest public assets. They protect our natural heritage, support tourism, strengthen local economies, and are a source of pride for Canadians."

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"We should be making progress on environmental stewardship, not sliding backwards."

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"At a time when we should be expanding National Parks and encouraging people to use them to improve conservation and to encourage active lifestyles these cuts seem like a backwards plan. The Liberals have talked a lot about investing in Canada. Let’s invest in our National Parks too."

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"Basically we are loving our parks to death. WE NEED MORE PARK WARDENS AND WORKERS NOT LESS. The Parks are not a business they are our heritage. "

📣Keep the emails and phone calls coming: Tell Calgary Liberal MP Corey Hogan to stop the Parks Canada job cuts!!

Some of the 34 national park wardens who received the Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal in Banff on Oct. 21, 2025 (Images sourced: CBC News and Parks Canada)

Use your voice to help defend our national heritage from Mark Carney's senseless cuts.

✉️ Email Calgary Liberal MP Corey Hogan and tell him to stop the job cuts at Parks Canada

In as many or as few words as you like, tell Calgary MP Corey Hogan why the federal government should protect Parks Canada by stopping the jobs cuts and investing in our natural heritage.

EMAIL COREY HOGAN

☎️ Call Calgary Liberal MP Corey Hogan and tell him to stop the job cuts at Parks Canada

Double your impact by calling Calgary Liberal MP Corey Hogan so he can hear just how important protecting our national parks is to Calgarians. You can reach his Calgary Office at 403-410-2121. You are encouraged to leave a voicemail if there is no answer. Ask Corey why the Liberal government is funnelling $1.6-billion in public funds (more than the annual Parks Canada budget) into an unprofitable, privately-owned AI company while defunding our national parks.

PHONE COREY HOGAN

📋 Sign the parliamentary petition urging the federal government to invest in Parks Canada and stop job cuts

Sign the parliamentary petition today to send a message to all of Mark Carney's Liberal government to protect our natural heritage.

SIGN THE PARLIAMENTARY PETITION

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