National Capital Commission

The National Capital Commission is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that the National Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians, and a legacy for generations to come. Created by Canada's Parliament in 1959 under the National Capital Act, it builds on more than a century of experience and fulfills three roles in the Capital Region: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation. As principal steward, the NCC manages Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt, the Rideau Canal Skateway, urban lands and parks, pathways, scenic parkways, real property and heritage buildings, agricultural and research facilities, and commemorative monuments, and is the custodian of the Capital's six official residences.

The National Capital Commission is a federal Crown corporation created by Canada's Parliament in 1959 under the National Capital Act. Its predecessors were the Federal District Commission, created in 1927, and the Ottawa Improvement Commission, created in 1899. The NCC is subject to the accountability regime set out in Part X of the Financial Administration Act and reports to Parliament through the minister designated as minister responsible for the National Capital Act. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.

Long-term planner of federal lands; principal steward of nationally significant public places; creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.

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