The Ford government has slashed funding for at least nine programs devoted to combating the spread of invasive species and promoting native biodiversity, cuts that organizers say will compromise Ontario’s capacity to respond to major ecological threats. The Ontario Biodiversity Council’s job is to guide and implement the province’s own biodiversity strategy, which reflects those national and international targets. We continue to support the Ontario Biodiversity Council,” spokesperson Lewkowicz said. Funding for the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations’ invasive species programs was eliminated. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH)’s invasive species program was cut by 43 per cent.

Source: thestar May 30, 2019 09:00 UTC