加拿大公园管理局（Parks Canada）本月起终止在班夫国家公园使用的雪崩搜救犬项目 1。这一决定是总理马克·卡尼（Mark Carney）政府大幅削减公共部门资金的一部分，涉及1.45亿加元（约1.04亿美元）的预算削减 1。由于负责该项目的唯一训导员职位被裁撤，拥有55年历史的该项目随之结束 1。尽管官方称搜救行动将通过其他方式继续，但此举引发了公众强烈不满 1。
作为最后一只参与救援的狗，Leroy已于8月退役，其在服役期间曾协助追踪156人并解决两起谋杀案 1。自周二以来，已有超过5000人签署请愿书要求恢复该项目及职位 1。保守党议员William Stevenson批评称，鉴于班夫国家公园每年接待超过400万游客，此类预算削减选择可能危害公共安全 1。
Parks Canada has terminated its avalanche rescue dog program at Banff National Park this month, a move that has triggered significant public backlash. The decision is part of a broader effort by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to cut $145 million (approximately $104 million) from public sector funding. As a result, the position held by the sole handler responsible for the dogs has been eliminated 1.
The program had operated for 55 years before being scrapped. Its final canine, named Leroy, retired in August after helping track down 156 individuals and assisting in the resolution of two murder cases 1. Although officials have stated that search and rescue operations will continue through other means, more than 5,000 people have signed a petition since Tuesday demanding the reinstatement of the position 1.
Banff National Park attracts over 4 million visitors annually, raising concerns about safety during the winter months. Conservative MP William Stevenson criticized the budget cuts, arguing that eliminating the avalanche dogs could endanger public safety 1.
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