Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 158, Number 51: SUPPLEMENT
December 21, 2024
PARKS CANADA AGENCY
Addition to the Parks Canada Master List of Fees
The fees listed below have been set under the authority of the Parks Canada Agency Act, and are consistent with the requirements of the Service Fees Act. They apply to all properties administered by Parks Canada.
This publication contains fees for services rendered and rights or privileges granted pursuant to the National Parks of Canada Land Use Planning Regulations, as published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 158, number 25 on December 4, 2024. These fees are considered as an addition to the Parks Canada Master List of Fees, previously published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 155, Number 20 on May 15, 2021, and will remain valid until such time as the fees are discontinued or revised.
For detailed information on site-specific offers and prices, please visit the Parks Canada website. Additional information on fees can be obtained from Parks Canada offices across the country or by contacting:
Parks Canada Fees
C/O Director of Market Development
Parks Canada
30 Victoria Street
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 0B3
Ron Hallman
President and Chief Executive Officer
GENERAL INFORMATION
Periodic fee adjustments
Parks Canada fees will automatically increase every two years. All fees and periodic adjustments will remain in effect until such time as they are retracted or modified.
The increases will be based on the two-year cumulative percentage change of the annual average Consumer Price Index (CPI), as published by Statistics Canada. If the cumulative average is negative, no fee adjustments will take place. There will always be a two-year delay between the CPI calculation and the fee adjustment, as outlined below. This will allow Parks Canada to update its financial systems and provide Canadians with advance notice of price changes.
| Annual average CPI year 1 | Annual average CPI year 2 | Fee increase determined | New fees come into effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2026 |
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2028 |
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2030 |
As outlined in paragraph 16(c) of the Service Fees Act and in the fee setting authorities provided under sections 23 and 24 of the Parks Canada Agency Act, this adjustment mechanism replaces the annual fee adjustment requirement outlined in section 17 of the Service Fees Act.
To facilitate communications and the management of cash transactions, all automatic fee increases will be rounded up to the nearest $0.25.
Fee reductions
Parks Canada has the authority to reduce fees in order to advance government priorities, support government programs, as well as for marketing and promotional purposes.
Additional fee setting authorities
Parks Canada has the authority to set fees by contract where the product or service is provided by a third party, or where the service is provided as part of an agreement with the user. Examples of fees set under contract include recreational equipment rentals, special event permits, and Parks Canada official merchandise. Fees set by contract will be made available at each individual location administered by Parks Canada and are not included in this Master List of Fees.
Deposits and cancellations
Parks Canada may request that up to 50% of a fee be paid in advance as a non-refundable deposit. Fees that require a deposit will be listed on the Parks Canada website.
Additional information
The fees listed below include all applicable taxes unless otherwise specified.
Some products, such as passes ordered through Parks Canada’s online sales system, may be subject to additional shipping and handling charges.
All fees listed in this Master List of Fees will follow the scheduled periodic adjustments outlined above. All fees and periodic adjustments will remain in effect until such time as they are retracted or modified.
FEES FOR LAND USE PLANNING SERVICES
Development Permit Applications
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Existing | $250 |
| Addition to existing gross floor area | $450 base fee + $1.10 per additional m2 of gross floor area |
| New construction of up to two dwelling units | $1,500 |
| New construction of three or more dwelling units | $2,750 for 3 dwelling units + $200 per additional dwelling |
| New construction of accessory buildings | $350 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Existing | $1,250 |
| Addition to existing gross floor area | $900 base fee + $1.20 per additional m2 of gross floor area |
| New construction for projects with a gross floor area less than 465 m2 (note: only the base fee will be charged for projects with no gross floor area) | $3,000 base fee + $1.20 per m2 of gross floor area |
| New construction for projects with a gross floor area greater than 465 m2 | $4,250 |
| New construction of accessory buildings | $750 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential use | $11 per $1,000 estimated building value ($150 minimum charge) |
| Non-residential use | $12 per $1,000 estimated building value ($150 minimum charge) |
| Agricultural use | $11 per $1,000 estimated building value ($150 minimum charge) |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Development permit — Accessory development | $125 |
| Demolition permit | $2.50 per m2 of gross floor area ($150 minimum charge; $5000 maximum) |
| Sign permit — Building sign | $175 |
| Sign permit — Freestanding sign | $300 |
| Tree permit — Tree cutting and/or removal | $50 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Permit amendment made to a previously approved and valid permit | 50% of current fee |
| Permit extension and/or renewal | 75% of current fee |
| Review of decision (certain permit types only) | $250 |
| Occupancy authorization prior to issuance of certificate of completion, per residential dwelling or commercial unit | $175 |
| Property re-inspection | $125 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Surcharge for retroactive application review | 200% of current fee |
| Surcharge for resubmission of application materials | $125 |
| Development permit — Discretionary use | $250 |
| Development permit — Temporary use | $1,750 |
| Development permit — Variance surcharge | $500 |
| Land use policy amendment surcharge | $3,500 |
Land use planning administration
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential | $175 |
| Residential (expedited service) | $300 |
| Non-residential | $350 |
| Non-residential (expedited service) | $500 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Construction security deposit agreement | $125 |
| Cost recovery deposit agreement | $500 |
| General legal agreement | $300 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Address assignment, per unit | $100 |
| Pre-application meeting | $450 |
| Public meeting | $750 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Impact assessment — Pathway determination |
$75 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Preliminary approval of subdivision lot boundary adjustment | $450 |
| Preliminary approval of a condominium building conversion | $2,250 base fee + $200 per unit |
| Preliminary approval of subdivision plan | $2,500 base fee + $300 per parcel |
| Final approval of subdivision plan | $1,000 |