Parks Canada - Quiz
Parks Canada
  • 1. When was Parks Canada established?
A) April 17, 1984
B) January 1, 1900
C) July 1, 1867
D) May 19, 1911
  • 2. How many National Parks does Parks Canada manage?
A) 45
B) 25
C) 37
D) 50
  • 3. Who is responsible for the agency as of 2025?
A) Justin Trudeau
B) Ron Hallman
C) Andrew Scheer
D) Julie Dabrusin
  • 4. What was Parks Canada's budget in the fiscal year 2020-2021?
A) CA$750 million
B) CA$900 million
C) CA$2 billion
D) CA$1.3 billion
  • 5. How many public servants did Parks Canada employ in March 2021?
A) 5,200
B) 6,000
C) 3,500
D) 4,666
  • 6. What is the primary mandate of Parks Canada?
A) Conduct scientific research on Canadian flora.
B) Promote tourism across Canada.
C) Manage all wildlife in Canada.
D) Protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage.
  • 7. What is the definition of ecological integrity according to the Panel on Ecological Integrity Report?
A) It refers to the economic value of an ecosystem.
B) Ecological integrity means maintaining all ecosystems in their current state.
C) Ecological integrity is defined as the ability of an ecosystem to support human activities.
D) An ecosystem has integrity when it is deemed characteristic for its natural region, including the composition and abundance of native species and biological communities.
  • 8. What percentage of national parks are reported to be in good condition according to Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicators: Ecological integrity of national parks (2018)?
A) 50 per cent
B) 68 per cent
C) 55 per cent
D) 80 per cent
  • 9. What is the role of Park Wardens?
A) They protect natural and cultural resources by conducting patrols.
B) They handle administrative tasks within parks.
C) They are responsible for wildlife conservation only.
D) They manage all park facilities.
  • 10. Which act established the current legal incorporation of Parks Canada in 1998?
A) Environmental Protection Act
B) Parks Canada Agency Act
C) Canada National Parks Act
D) Conservation and Management Act
  • 11. What was the purpose of offering free passes to national parks in 2017?
A) To mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
B) As a response to budget cuts.
C) To promote environmental awareness.
D) To increase tourism during the summer season.
  • 12. What is the first priority for the Minister according to section 8 (2) of the Canada National Parks Act S.C. 2000, c.32?
A) Building new park facilities.
B) Economic development within parks.
C) Maintenance or restoration of ecological integrity.
D) Maximizing visitor numbers.
  • 13. What percentage of ecosystems sampled in 2018 were stable?
A) 45 per cent
B) 50 per cent
C) 69 per cent
D) 80 per cent
  • 14. Who manages the Canadian Register of Historic Places?
A) The federal government alone.
B) Local municipalities.
C) Parks Canada, in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments.
D) Provincial governments only.
  • 15. What is the role of the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board?
A) It oversees wildlife conservation.
B) It handles tourism promotion.
C) It manages all national parks.
D) It recommends National Historic Sites, Events, and Persons.
  • 16. What is the purpose of the State of the Park report?
A) To provide financial reports to stakeholders.
B) To ensure accountability in maintaining and improving ecological integrity.
C) To outline future development plans.
D) To document visitor statistics.
  • 17. What is the role of Park Wardens as peace officers?
A) They ensure public peace maintenance and resource protection.
B) They conduct wildlife research.
C) They handle administrative tasks.
D) They manage park facilities.
  • 18. What was a significant change in the Consolidated Guidelines for Ecological Integrity Monitoring?
A) The focus on economic benefits of parks.
B) The exclusion of native species from monitoring.
C) The integration of a trend variable to demonstrate whether indicators are deteriorating, stable, or improving.
D) The removal of quantitative thresholds.
  • 19. What percentage of EI indicators were in decline according to the 2018 report?
A) 20 per cent
B) 10 per cent
C) 25 per cent
D) 30 per cent
  • 20. What is Parks Canada's mascot?
A) Parka, a female beaver
B) Perry, a male bear
C) Parker, a female moose
D) Patricia, a female eagle
  • 21. In which year was the Parks Canada Agency established as a separate service entity?
A) 1998
B) 1979
C) 1966
D) 2003
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