Jasper recovery

Parks Canada and the Municipality of Jasper are collaborating on a phased approach to support residents and businesses who lost structures during the wildfire. Work on Phase 1 of this approach has now been completed. Updated land use policies and a Rebuilding Guide are now available.

Answers to frequently asked questions specific to Phase 1 have now been included in the Rebuilding Guide.

End of Phase 1 useful links:

• Updated Land Use Policy
• Updated Architectural Motif
• Rebuilding Guide  New
• Rebuilding after the wildfire: Parks Canada changes the Town of Jasper Land Use Policy
• Rebuilding after the wildfire: Updates to Parks Canada policies will ensure community of Jasper is better prepared for future challenges while maintaining the unique character of the town

Q. How do I get a residential demolition and debris removal permit?

Steps for Residential Leaseholders

Step #1: Contact your insurance company. Determine who is going to do the demolition and debris removal work.

Step #2: Complete forms

If someone else is applying for a permit for demolition and debris removal on your behalf, you must sign an authorization form.

Parks Canada cannot issue a permit to a third party for your leasehold for demolition or debris removal without this authorization. Specific contractors will also have forms you need to sign.

Forms needed:

•  Leaseholder Authorization Letter (PDF, 72 KB) (if someone else is applying for the demolition and debris removal permit on your behalf)
•  Development Permit Application form (PDF, 199 KB) (the form needed for a demolition and debris removal permit)

Step #3: Submit Completed Forms

You, or your authorized representative submits completed forms to developpementjasper-jasperdevelopment@pc.gc.ca.

Once submitted you will receive a response as soon as possible.

Please note that this application is for the demolition and debris removal process only. Additional permits and requirements for rebuilding are also required. More information will be available on this soon.

Questions on this process can also be directed to developpementjasper-jasperdevelopment@pc.gc.ca.

Q. How do I get a commercial or institutional debris removal permit?

All commercial and institutional properties, you must complete the following forms.

Development permit application form (choose in town or out of town depending on the location of your property)

•  Development Permit Application form (for properties in town) (PDF, 199 KB)
•  Development permit application (for properties out of town) (PDF, 614 KB)


•  Leaseholder Authorization Letter (PDF, 72 KB) (if applicable)
•  Impact assessment project description form (PDF, 227 KB) (required for both in town and out of town)

Q. What is the bulk debris removal process?

The Bulk Debris Removal Program is a coordinated effort between Parks Canada, the Municipality of Jasper and the Insurance Bureau of Canada to expedite debris removal and permitting process for residential properties in town. Participating in this optional process will help both individual households and the wider community recover as fast as possible.

This process involves collaboration between contractors, insurance companies, government agencies, and the local community, with a focus on safety, efficiency, environmental and code compliance, and community recovery. Parks Canada is facilitating this by offering bulk permits for multiple properties to reduce administration.

Q. How has the process for demolition and debris removal permits been simplified? 

Parks Canada has streamlined the demolition permitting process to a single stage process. Coordination of this process was made possible with involvement from the Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada to consolidate all pertinent information and requirements in one place for lessees. The applicable regulations and policy that have guided the requirements include but are not limited to:

• Town of Jasper Bylaws
• Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code
• Alberta Transportation Traffic Act
• Alberta Asbestos Abatement Manual
• Canada National Parks Act and Regulations
• Impact Assessment Act
• Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Soil Quality Guidelines

Once your demolition permit has been issued and prior to work commencing, the following are required to be submitted:

• When project activities will impact regular traffic patterns, an approved Traffic Safety Plan submitted to MOJ for sites located inside the townsite OR submitted to Parks Canada for sites located outside the townsite
• Alberta OHS Asbestos Notice of Project
• Hazardous Materials Assessment Summary Report to Parks Canada

For sites with higher potential for contamination (e.g. gas stations, industrial sites, etc.) your submitted Project Description Form and Hazardous Materials Assessment Summary Report will be reviewed to determine if additional steps are required for your demolition and debris removal.