‘Hyperabundant moose,’ other intruders imperilling national parks as feds review

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Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has until the summer to author a report on what she heard in consultations this month on the state of Canada's national parks. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY PETER MAZEREEUW

January 30, 2017

Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is leading a review of Canada’s national park system, as it struggles under pressure from invasive species and unchecked deer and moose populations. Opposition MPs are calling on the government to set aside extra money for Park...

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