In my opinion, there are several advantages to that.
Canada is very proud of Parks Canada. We have the numbers to prove the economic benefits for our parks.
I think our urban park systems add a lot to the local economy, while protecting biodiversity, which is very important. Often urban park mandates have one or two objectives. The three objectives of national parks are the following: protection, connection and reconciliation. It is a bit different from urban parks and other types of parks.