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Does Canada need to be more proactive in dealing with the Giant Hogweed infestation?

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Giant Hogweed is a plant native to Central Asia and can grow to be 5 meters in height. Coming into contact with the sap can cause blistering and blindness. Now the fast-spreading weed has somehow managed to make it's way onto Canadian soil, and the government seems to be more focused on research and prevention than eradication. What do you think Canada should do to stop the growth?