Announcement – Changes within the leadership of Parks Canada

Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to announce several changes within the Parks Canada Executive Management Committee (EMC). The changes are being communicated well in advance of the effective dates for greater transparency and to facilitate an effective transition.

As the nature of our work continues to evolve alongside shifting operational, social, economic and environmental contexts, my vision remains to ensure that Parks Canada stays agile and well positioned for the future. I am confident that our outstanding team of EMC members will continue to strengthen the organization’s ability to meet today’s needs while preparing us to address emerging challenges and seize opportunities moving forward.

• Andrew Campbell, currently Senior Vice-President, Operations, has accepted a deployment as Senior Vice-President, Transformation, effective January 15, 2026.
• Jewel Cunningham, currently Vice-President, Strategic Policy, Business and Digital Services, has accepted an appointment as Senior Vice-President, Operations, effective January 15, 2026.
• Melanie Kwong, currently Executive Director, Alberta, has accepted an appointment as Vice-President, Strategic Policy, Business and Digital Service, effective January 15, 2026.
• Darlene Upton, currently Vice-President, Protected Area Establishment and Conservation, will begin an Interchange assignment as Chief Engagement Officer - World Protected Areas Leaders with the International Union for Conservation of Nature, effective November 17, 2025.
• David Millar, currently Vice-President, Real Property and Assets, has accepted a deployment as Vice-President, Protected Area Establishment and Conservation, effective November 20, 2025.
• Patrick Boucher, currently Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, National Security and Cyber Security Branch at Public Safety Canada, has accepted a deployment as Vice-President, Real Property and Assets, effective November 20, 2025.
• Paula Garrow, currently Chief of Staff to the President and Chief Executive Officer, has accepted an appointment as Executive Director, Protected Areas Establishment, effective January 15, 2026. 

Please join me in congratulating our colleagues and wishing them well in these roles.

Ron Hallman

President & CEO

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