The Parks Canada Mandate and Charter

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</section> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="container">  <div id="wb-cont-1"> <p><section> <div class="row mrgn-tp-lg"> <div class="col-md-4 pull-right"> <figure class="thumbnail"> <div class="row mrgn-tp-md mrgn-bttm-md mrgn-lft-sm mrgn-rght-md"> <div class="col-xs-4"><a href="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/agen/chart/pdf/chartr_e.pdf"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/agen/mandat-mandate/mandate-cover.jpg" alt=""></a></div> <div class="col-xs-8"><a href="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/agen/chart/pdf/chartr_e.pdf"><span class="fas fa-arrow-to-bottom mrgn-rght-sm" aria-hidden="true"></span>Parks Canada Mandate <br>(<abbr title="Portable document format">PDF</abbr>, 582 KB)</a> </div></div> </figure> </div> <div class="col-md-8 pull-left"> <blockquote><h2 class="mrgn-tp-0">Mandate</h2> <p>On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure the ecological and commemorative integrity of these places for present and future generations.</p></blockquote></div> </div> </section> <div class="cnt-wdth-lmtd"> <h2>Our role</h2> <ul class="fa-ul"> <li><span class="fa fa-li fa-check text-success"></span><strong>We are guardians</strong><br> ...of the national parks, the national historic sites and the national marine conservation areas of Canada.</li> <li><span class="fa fa-li fa-check text-success"></span><strong>We are guides</strong><br> ...to visitors from around the world, opening doors to places of discovery and learning, reflection and recreation.</li> <li><span class="fa fa-li fa-check text-success"></span><strong>We are partners</strong><br> ...building on the rich traditions of our Aboriginal people, the strength of our diverse cultures and our commitments to the international community.</li> <li><span class="fa fa-li fa-check text-success"></span><strong>We are storytellers</strong><br> ...recounting the history of our land and our people - the stories of Canada.</li> </ul> <h2>Our commitments</h2> <ul class="fa-ul"> <li><span class="fa fa-li fa-check text-success"></span><strong>To protect</strong>,<br> ...as a first priority, the natural and cultural heritage of our special places and ensure that they remain healthy and whole.</li> <li><span class="fa fa-li fa-check text-success"></span><strong>To present</strong><br> ...the beauty and significance of our natural world and to chronicle the human determination and ingenuity which have shaped our nation.</li> <li><span class="fa fa-li fa-check text-success"></span><strong>To celebrate</strong><br> ...the legacy of visionary Canadians whose passion and knowledge have inspired the character and values of our country.</li> <li><span class="fa fa-li fa-check text-success"></span><strong>To serve</strong><br> ...Canadians, working together to achieve excellence guided by values of competence, respect and fairness.</li> </ul> </div> <hr class="brdr-bttm"></p> </div>  </div>   <div class="container">  <section class="row"> <div> <section class="gc-srvinfo col-xs-12 mrgn-bttm-xl col-md-12"> <div class="wb-eqht row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <h3> <a class="pc-doormat" href="/agence-agency/mandat-mandate/charte-charter" rel="external">Indigenous language translations of the Parks Canada Charter</a> </h3> <p>Text and audio recordings of the Parks Canada Charter in over 20 indigenous languages.</p> </div> </div> </section> </div> </section>   <div id="wb-cont-4"> <p></p> </div>  </div> <div class="container"> </div> <div class="container">  <p></p>   <p></p>         <script src="https://apis.google.com/js/platform.js"></script> </div> <div class="container">  <div id="wb-cont-5"> <p></p> </div>  </div> <div class="container">  <section class="provisional most-requested-bullets brdr-0 mrgn-tp-xl"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="pddng-r-0"> <h2 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