In 1967 there was quite a large push, in fact, in National Parks and National Historic Sites. In fact, it was a period of looking at the systems plans in both of those areas.
From a national historic sites perspective, it really pushed off the idea of system planning, looking at the areas of history in Canada, quantifying them and categorizing them, and then asking, “Where do we want to have commemorations for different elements of Canada's past?” It really set the chart forward for Parks Canada in that element. Then, in National Parks, there was quite a push at that time to put together the system plan of national parks, whereby the 39 ecological zones of Canada were in fact put together. That really started the movement towards the creation of new national parks and new ecological zones.
I'm proud to say that we now have a protected area space in Canada that is as large as the total land surface of Germany. It should be an element of pride for all Canadians. That was one way in which we have done past commemorations.
Obviously I've had a big role in elements such as the upcoming War of 1812. Parks Canada will have a fairly significant role; using a hockey analogy, if our centre is Canadian Heritage, we will be on the right wing. What we offer are great locations, great elements of history, and great interpretation, and we've used that for many celebrations throughout the years.