Overview

• A wildfire in July destroyed 800 housing units in Jasper, displacing about 2,000 residents.
• Parks Canada administers leases in Jasper, where rent relief aims to ease financial burdens on businesses and residents.
• The rent relief plan includes up to $15.2 million in forgone fees over the next few years.
• Minister Randy Boissonnault has been appointed to lead the federal government's efforts in Jasper's recovery.
• Jasper is reopening certain backcountry camping spots and Maligne Road to boost tourism.