Detachments will be closing in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Yukon and Northwest Territories. The number of wardens impacted by the decision is unknown, but CBC News has learned at least a dozen positions will be cut.
Federal agency spokesperson says it ‘will continue to provide services across all locations’
Greg Colgan · CBC News
· Posted: Oct 31, 2026 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours ago
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These changes come amidst $145 million in cuts to Parks Canada over the next three years. (Parks Canada)
Parks Canada is closing at least 13 warden detachments and prioritizing a regional service for law enforcement, according to multiple sources.
Detachments will be closing in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Yukon and Northwest Territories.
The number of wardens impacted by the decision is unknown, but CBC News has learned at least a dozen positions will be cut. Some detachments, such as Banff and Jasper, will each lose one warden, multiple sources told CBC News.
“We’re deeply concerned what that looks like. These aren’t just administrative changes,” said Krysty Thomas, regional executive vice-president for Public Service Alliance of Canada’s Prairies region.
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