Parks Canada fee correction for large projects

Summary#

This is an erratum published in the Canada Gazette on June 28, 2025 from the Parks Canada Agency. It corrects a fee entry in the Parks Canada Master List of Fees: the fee for new non-residential construction over 465 m2 should read $4,250 + $1.20 per m2. The HTML version of the earlier notice has already been updated.

What it does#

• Replaces the incorrect line under the subcategory “Non-residential use” of “Development Permit Applications” (in “FEES FOR LAND USE PLANNING SERVICES”) with: $4,250 + $1.20 per m2 for new construction with a gross floor area greater than 465 m2.
• Notes the original notice appeared on December 21, 2024, and that the online (HTML) version has already been fixed.

Who's affected#

• People or businesses applying for development permits listed in the Parks Canada Master List of Fees for non-residential new construction projects larger than 465 m2.
• Architects, builders, contractors, and project managers who budget for permit fees on such Parks Canada fee schedules.
• The source does not spell out exactly which Parks Canada properties or permit types this covers beyond the fee list entry.

Why it matters#

• The corrected fee changes how permit costs are calculated for large projects: there is a base amount plus a per-square-metre charge, which could raise total fees compared with a flat or different rate.
• Anyone who planned or paid based on the earlier, incorrect figure may need to check and adjust budgets or payments.
• This is a routine correction to published fee information rather than a new policy.