Government of Canada properties.

House of Commons December 14, 1970 Mr. Fortin, Ralliement Creditiste: "What is the area of land owned by the federal government in each province? " 

Hon. Arthur Laing (Minister of Public Works) Liberal: "The area of land owned by the federal government as recorded in the Central Inventory of Federal Properties, by province, is:

Province and No. of Acres

Newfoundland  96, 041

Prince Edward Island  1, 353

Nova Scotia  22, 514

New Brunswick  318, 532

Quebec  280, 485

Ontario  268, 283

Manitoba  51, 707

Saskatchewan  77, 445

Alberta  101, 751

British Columbia  164, 158

Yukon Territories  21, 125 

Northwest Territories  90, 193 - Includes only property that is being utilized by federal departments or agencies.

The people of Canada will own the National Parks in perpetuity. House of Commons Ottawa March 15, 1972 Member of Parliament Martin O'Connell (Minister of Labour) Liberal: "In our government's four years of office our national parks have increased from 18 to 28...There is a 50 per cent increase in the area set aside in perpetuity for national parks. Canada leads all nations in the world in land set aside for future generations."