Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation

Who is the Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation (CCIPR)?  
CCIPR (pronounced “sipper”) was founded in early 2022 to call for the regulation of invasive plants in the horticultural, pet, and aquarium trade to prevent the further destruction of Canada’s Nature Legacy. Its mission is to call for government action and to educate industry and the public about the importance of safeguarding biodiversity and highlight the current gaps that exist in Canada that are preventing us from meeting our international obligations.

A coalition of volunteers, representing organizations and individuals from coast to coast, have developed six recommendations to improve policies, tools, and regulations for ornamental invasive plant management, as invasive plants are harming our economy, environment, and public health. Visit ccipr.ca for more information and to download our white paper. It details the current risks, and offers insight into what we can do to change Canada’s current path.