Whitehorse – With another challenging wildfire season ongoing and wildfires increasing in frequency and severity across Canada — impacting our health, economies, communities and wildlife — the Governments of Canada and Yukon are supporting Canadians and residents of Yukon who are threatened by wildfires. Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley, on behalf of Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, …
Edmonton – The wildfires across Alberta — including in the historic town of Jasper and neighbouring Jasper National Park — are affecting the lives of thousands of individuals, communities, families and businesses, as well as wildlife. The Governments of Canada and Alberta recognize that this has been an exceptionally difficult time for Jasperites, incident personnel and everyone who loves Jasper. …
Ottawa – Emergency Preparedness Week serves as a reminder to know the risks, plan for them, and act. The Government of Canada is committed to providing Canadians with the information they need about climate change and its impact on everyday life. Wildfires in Canada are increasingly large-scale events and threaten the health, safety, and economic stability of Canadians. Today, Minister …
