Parks Canada fee correction for large projects

Summary#

This is an erratum from Parks Canada Agency correcting a fee entry in the Parks Canada Master List of Fees that was first published on December 21, 2024. The corrected charge is for new non-residential construction projects with a gross floor area over 465 m2; the Canada Gazette published the correction on June 28, 2025 and the online (HTML) version has already been fixed.

What it does#

• Fixes a mistake under the “Non-residential use” part of “Development Permit Applications” in FEES FOR LAND USE PLANNING SERVICES.
• Replaces the fee for “New construction for projects with a gross floor area greater than 465 m2” with:
  • $4,250 plus $1.20 per m2 of gross floor area.
• Notes that the HTML version of the original notice was updated to show the correct fee.

Who's affected#

• People or companies applying for development permits on lands managed by Parks Canada Agency for new non-residential buildings larger than 465 m2.
• Architects, builders, developers, planners, and consultants who estimate permit costs or prepare applications for those projects.
• It is not clear from the notice whether other fee items were affected; only this specific entry is mentioned.

Why it matters#

• The correction changes how much applicants will be charged for large new non-residential construction on Parks Canada lands.
• Accurate fee wording matters for budgeting and for ensuring permit applicants are charged the correct amount.
• The online correction means applicants checking the HTML notice will now see the right fee.