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Federal Legislation to Transfer Development Authority to Jasper from Parks Canada

  • New federal legislation aims to give Jasper, Alberta, control over its land planning and development, removing authority from Parks Canada.
  • The change is intended to speed up rebuilding efforts following a July wildfire that destroyed over 800 housing units and a significant portion of the town.
  • Jasper's mayor views the legislation as critical to addressing the town’s current-challenges and future-development.