Canada Reaffirms Commitment to Accelerate Jasper Recovery

Today, the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Ministerial Lead for Jasper, issued a statement following the meeting of the Jasper Recovery Working Group.

Ottawa, Ontario – February 19, 2025 – Today, the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Ministerial Lead for Jasper, issued the following statement:

“As Chair of the Jasper Recovery Working Group, I convened a meeting with my ministerial colleagues to continue driving Jasper’s recovery following last year’s devastating, unprecedented wildfires.

“Rebuilding Jasper is our priority. We are accelerating progress through federal support that is coordinated with our provincial, municipal, and Indigenous partners. We remain committed to working together to address the community’s urgent and specific needs, including housing and support for workers.

“Today’s meeting builds on my visit to Jasper earlier this month, where I announced $160.1 million in federal investments to support the town, its residents, and Jasper National Park. This included almost $40 million towards interim and longer-term permanent housing for the community, and almost 320 housing interim units which have already begun arriving. While there, I heard from the community about the urgency of rebuilding in time for the 2025 tourist season. I was humbled by their resilience in the face of this difficult situation and made a commitment to bring their concerns back to Ottawa—so we can work together to deliver real solutions. That’s exactly what we’re doing.

“I am honoured to serve as Ministerial Lead for the Jasper recovery. Our job is to help Jasper rebuild and come back stronger by supporting the local community and preserving the unique character and natural beauty that draws the world to one of Canada’s greatest destinations.”