Lawrence Ostola

Larry Ostola held a variety of positions, including Director of Museums and Heritage Services with the City of Toronto, where he was responsible for 10 museums and a large portfolio of heritage buildings, and Vice-President of Heritage Conservation and Commemoration with Parks Canada. In this latter role, he oversaw national policy and legislation related to National Historic Sites and heritage conservation and also served as Secretary to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and as the Head of the Canadian Delegation to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee.

Ostola has published numerous articles related to Canada’s history and heritage and, in 2021, edited the Champlain Society volume Your Most Obedient and Affectionate Son: James Wolfe’s Letters to His Parents 1740-1759. He holds a PhD from Laval University, an MA from the Université de Montréal and a BA from McGill University.