The Canadian Environmental Network, which has served as a link between various environmental groups and the federal government, is on the verge of its end due to lack of funds.

On Thursday, the Network was notified that the Government would not grant $547,000 in core funding that it was promised earlier.

The 34-year-old Network served as a strong link between 640 environmental groups across the country and the federal government, serving the environmental concerns of all Canadians.

The organization’s chairman Olivier Kolmel said that Ottawa cut off the funding without giving any warning.

Expressing anger over the government’s decision, Kolmel said, “If we would have had warning and we had known several months ahead of time, we could plan for some kind of transitional model, to move on to a different financial model.”

Previously, if Ottawa needed suggestion on new policies it would seek it from the Canadian Environmental Network, which would then help the different smaller environmental groups discuss issues and table their suggestions take part in formal consultations across the country.

Many are of the view that the Network must be acknowledged and supported as it is essential for the health and wellbeing of the country.

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