Privacy impact assessment summary for land use planning activities

Description

Parks Canada has implemented a new Land Use Planning Program (LUPP) to establish a standardized decision-making framework and modernize delivery of its land use planning authorities in national parks and national park reserves. In very limited areas, controlled development is permitted according to strict guidelines to maintain recreational and visitor services without compromising ecological and commemorative integrity.

Part of the LUPP was the establishment of the National Parks of Canada Land Use Planning Regulations (LUPR) published in the Canada Gazette, Part II in December 2024. The regulation established a modern regulatory framework to ensure a consistent and transparent approach by Parks Canada in the review and assessment of land use proposals, construction and renovation projects occurring on leasehold and licensed lands within national parks and national park reserves.

Why a privacy impact assessment was completed

This PIA was initiated following the establishment of regulations that modernized Parks Canada’s regulatory framework for land use, construction, and renovation activities on leasehold and licensed lands within national parks and national park reserves. The regulations support a consistent and transparent approach to the review and assessment of proposals and projects.

In addition, federal institutions were required to complete PIAs for all existing programs or activities for which a PIA had not been previously submitted. This PIA was undertaken to ensure compliance with the Privacy Act and Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat requirements regarding the handling of personal information.

Additional information

The PIA identified no high or medium privacy risks and three low‑level risks related to the limitation of uses and disclosures of personal information. To mitigate these risks, Parks Canada will develop a guidance document, through Land Use Planning Services, to support field units in establishing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with third parties for the sharing of land use planning and permitting information.

In addition, Parks Canada’s Information Management Office is working with Library and Archives Canada to establish an approved retention and disposition schedule, with a target completion date of March 2029. A new Personal Information Bank (PIB) has been submitted to the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS). TBS provided recommendations, which have been addressed.

Related personal information banks

Land Use Planning Activities (PC PPU 100)

For more information about this privacy impact assessment

In order to have access to the full PIA, please submit a formal request at the following link: Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Online Request (apps.gc.ca).