Permits and licences
Rouge National Urban Park
Research and collection permits
Why permits are required
Research and collection permits authorize activities that are otherwise prohibited within locations administered by Parks Canada. Permitted research and collection activities are authorized for the purposes of improving our collective knowledge and understanding of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage.
Activities that require a Parks Canada research and collection permit
- Research: All activities associated with natural science, archaeological, public opinion and social science research that occur in locations administered by Parks Canada.
- Collection: Any activity that involves the capture, alteration or removal of biotic or abiotic material (including parts or derivatives), or that involves the disturbance, removal of cultural and archaeological resources (in their entirety or in part).
Intake periods
Parks Canada receives many research and collection permit applications each year for Rouge National Urban Park. For the 2024-25 field season, applications for research and collection permits will be assessed three times, as follows:
| Research Period | Application intake window | Review Period | Field work begins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 to August 31 | February 15 – March 15 | 45 days | If a permit is issued, a minimum of 60 days from the date application is received | |
| September 1 to December 31 | May 15 – June 15 | 60 days | If a permit is issued, a minimum of 60 days from the date application is received | |
| January 1 to March 31 | September 15 – October 15 | 60 days | If a permit is issued, a minimum of 60 days from the date application is received |
Applicants should plan for a 60-day review period from the date of submission of their application.
Please consider that the permitting process may take longer than the standard 60-day review period if your project is complex, such a requiring additional permits, reviews or expert consultations.
Applications submitted outside of the three intake periods may be considered, but there is no guarantee that they will be reviewed within the standard 60-day review period.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted using Parks Canada’s online Research and Collection Permit System.
The Applicant’s Guide outlines the main permit and collection requirements of which all researchers must be aware at all Parks Canada locations.
You can find general information about the process on Parks Canada's Research and Collection Permits page.
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