National Trust for Canada
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The National Trust for Canada (French: La Fiducie nationale du Canada; formerly known as the Heritage Canada Foundation) is a national registered charity in Canada with the mandate to inspire and lead action to save historic places, and promote the care and wise use of our historic environment.[2]
La Fiducie nationale du Canada | |
Type | national registered charity |
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Headquarters | 190 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 6H4 |
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Main organ | National Board of Governors |
Revenue | $1.35m CAD (2020)[1] |
Website | nationaltrustcanada |
Formerly called | Heritage Canada Foundation |
Its sites, projects, and programs encourage Canadians to identify, conserve, use, celebrate, and value their heritage buildings, landscapes, natural areas, and communities for present and future generations. Established in 1973, the National Trust has campaigned to update and fill gaps in Canadian heritage policies and laws, including supporting legislation such as Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act.[3] The National Trust for Canada also awards municipalities for their actions in preserving historical built environments through the Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership.
It is a member-based organization governed by a national board of volunteer governors.[4] Its Council of Advisors include Pat Carney, Thomas H.B. Symons, Douglas Cardinal, John K.F. Irving, Glen MacDonald, Frederic L.R. Jackman, and Alexander Reford.[5]