Video Content
00:00 - Canada's 2030 Nature Strategy: Implementation and Reporting
Speaker: Andréanne Léger, Director, National Biodiversity, Canadian Wildlife Service - Environment and Climate Change Canada
Andréanne Léger is the Director of National biodiversity policy in the Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment and Climate Chance Canada. Prior to joining ECCC, Andréanne spent several years in different roles at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, working on environment and science-policy issues. Andréanne has studied agricultural sciences and agricultural economics at McGill University, Wageningen University and Humboldt University.
Canada's 2030 Nature Strategy was released in June 2024. It was developed in collaboration with governments, Indigenous groups, and stakeholders, and reflects input received from thousands of Canadians and organizations over Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at COP15 in December 2022, and builds on existing initiatives in all regions and sectors across the country, emphasizing a whole-of-government, whole-of-society approach centered on partnership and collaboration. The presentation will provide an overview of the Strategy with a focus on current implementation, notably with respect to Target 6 addressing invasive alien species, and forthcoming reporting on progress and achievements.
16:28 - Invasive Species Policy and Legislation in Ontario
Speakers: Arniek Doornbos, Invasive Species Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Lauren Efford, Conservation Programs Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Arniek Doornbos is an Invasive Species Policy Advisor in the Biodiversity and Invasive Species Section of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. She started working for the ministry in June of 2022, after moving to Canada from the Netherlands. With her climate policy and environmental sciences background, she provides, among others, policy advice on invasive species and pathway management, best management practices and process improvement.
Lauren Efford is a Conservation Programs Advisor with the Biodiversity and Invasive Species Section at the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Since 2020, Lauren has been committed to advancing climate change, biodiversity, and invasive species policy. Her work involves developing and implementing strategies to protect Ontario’s natural resources and promote sustainable practices.
Invasive Species Policy and Legislation in Ontario
Invasive species pose a significant threat to Ontario’s biodiversity, impacting the diverse range of goods and services essential to our communities and industries. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the programs, legislation, and policies in place to combat invasive species in Ontario. Key highlights include an in-depth look at the Ministry of Natural Resources’ Ontario Invasive Species Strategic Plan and Invasive Species Act, 2015. These frameworks serve as critical tools for the prevention, risk assessment, and response to invasive species threats. The presentation will also cover the use of the Invasive Species Act as a regulatory mechanism, detailing the processes involved in managing invasive species, including the identification and regulation of specific species and pathways.
38:24 - Hamilton Conservation Authority's Invasive Prioritization Planning
Speakers: Ben Laing and Bryson McEwen, Invasive Species Technician, Hamilton Conservation Authority
Ben and Bryson are the Hamilton Conservation Authority's invasive species technicians, focused primarily on terrestrial plants and emerging forest pests. Their typical scope of work includes pesticide applications and manual removal work, distribution mapping, pest and pathogen surveys, public outreach and stewardship on private and public lands, and prioritization planning on conservation owned lands.
Hamilton Conservation Authority's Invasive Prioritization Planning
Invasive species management is complex, time intensive, and expensive. For land managers such as the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA), these difficulties are exacerbated by the large amount of land holdings under their stewardship. Therefore, to assist with combatting invasive species, HCA has begun creating a series of prioritization plans for HCA Conservation Areas. These plans help compartmentalize the complex problems invasive species pose and create actionable paths for management. These prioritization plans seek to accomplish three primary goals. First, implementing measures to prevent the introduction of new invasive species in natural areas. Second, creating and refining a decision framework to assist in the prioritization of invasive species populations for control. Third, improving inter-departmental collaboration efforts by communicating Integrated Pest Management principles and specific action items, resulting in increased capacity for management activities.