2024 Canadian Police and Peace Officers Memorial Day

Today, hundreds gathered on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to honour police and peace officers across Canada. The Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Annual Memorial Service pays tribute to the those in law enforcement who are killed in the line of duty.

It’s also an opportunity to thank to those who work so hard to keep us safe.

Among these inspirational men and women are park wardens, who are responsible for law enforcement in our national parks. They also happen to be members of the Union of National Employees.

This year, nine wardens were chosen to represent their peers in Ottawa:

Natasha Moore                                 Gros Morne National Park

Chad Cote                                           Kouchibouguac National Park

Nathan Byington                              Ontario Waterways

Ron Williams                                       Bruce Peninsula National Park

Tojo Rakotoarivelo                           La Mauricie National Park & Western Quebec

Derek Farrugia                                   Point Pelee National Park

Elizabeth Edmondson                     Banff National Park

Logan Bennett                                   Banff National Park

Tanya Dowdall                                   Pacific Rim National Park Reserve