Statement about the National Trust for Canada

Thank you, Mr. Speaker,  

I rise in the House today to offer congratulations to the National Trust for Canada on their 50th anniversary Conference. Taking place in Ottawa right now at the Château Laurier, this year’s Conference theme is “Transforming Heritage”. 

The Conference has brought together over 700 heritage professionals, advocates, and industry leaders from across the country, and is being held in partnership with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals and the Indigenous Heritage Circle.  

The National Trust for Canada is the leading national charity dedicated to the conservation and use of Canada's historic places. Since its inception in 1973, the organization has powered a movement dedicated to preserving and revitalizing heritage buildings, landscapes, and communities for the benefit of people and the planet. 

I want to say a special thank you to Natalie Bull and Chris Wiebe from the National Trust. Their dedication to heritage shows through their hard work. They mobilized support for Bill C-23, which is key legislation for the protection of Canada’s national heritage. From conference attendees, I call on members of this House for the swift passage of C-23.