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New urban beehives buzzing at Ottawa's former Union Station


Government of Canada helps bring back bees while greening Senate of Canada Building

OTTAWA, June 19, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, announced the installation of 13 beehives on the grounds of the Senate of Canada Building.

This project is part of the Government of Canada's efforts to protect and safeguard the environment for generations to come. The beehives are found in the nation's capital and pay homage to the importance of pollinators across the country. Each of the 13 beehives features the flag of a different province or territory. The flags on the hives help the bees find their way to their home hive.

The beehives are one of the many ways that Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) integrated environmental features while it restored and modernized the Senate of Canada Building. Greening initiatives included diverting construction waste from landfills, installing water-conserving plumbing and energy-efficient lighting, improving insulation as well as upgrading to energy-efficient building systems.

This exciting project is made possible by a partnership with the Fairmont Château Laurier. Fairmont has a long?standing program of installing beehives at its properties. The hives are located at the Senate of Canada Building and are being maintained by the Fairmont Château Laurier. Canadians and tourists alike will be able to enjoy this local honey at the hotel's restaurants.  

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"The beehives are an example of how we are taking the environment into account while restoring and modernizing the heritage buildings on and around Parliament Hill. I am proud of the work that we are doing to restore these spaces for generations to come and make them safer, more accessible and greener."

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough
Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility

"Protecting nature and fighting climate change is the challenge of our generation. There are currently one million species facing extinction around the world. This exciting urban beehive initiative builds on our efforts to increase the bee population and green our nation's capital. We recognize the important role that bees play in our local ecosystem and are finding innovative ways to ensure they thrive and are protected."

The Honourable Catherine McKenna
Minister of Environment and Climate Change

"This project allows us to build on our commitment to providing bees with a home to pollinate area gardens and parks. By harvesting the honey, our chef can offer local menu items to visiting guests and patrons. The rich history between the two buildings has allowed for a wonderful cross-pollination project."

Rick Corcoran
General Manager, Fairmont Château Laurier

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Restoring and modernizing the Senate of Canada Building
Explore the Senate of Canada Building 
Senate of Canada Building photo gallery 
More articles on the Senate of Canada Building 
Video: Transforming the Government Conference Centre 
Fairmont's Bee Sustainable program

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