WUCN-Epi#289-When Public Agencies Act Without the Public: The Case Against Parks Canada’s Top-Down

WUCN-Epi#289-When Public Agencies Act Without the Public: The Case Against Parks Canada’s Top-Down Agenda. For more than a century, Canadians have looked to Parks Canada as a steward of our shared natural heritage—a trusted institution that preserves the beauty of our country while respecting the people who live, work, and connect to these landscapes. But today, that trust is under serious strain. The recent decision to unilaterally ban watercraft on Clear Lake, without public consultation, stakeholder engagement, or even basic transparency, is not just a local issue—it is a symptom of a deeper problem: Parks Canada is implementing an agenda without proper oversight or accountability.