![]() ![]() ![]() Working with the International Association of Fire Fighters to advance a pilot project that would increase Canada’s wildfire fire-fighting capacity.Six provinces and territories have been able to procure specialized firefighting equipment. Funding through the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program to train 300 Indigenous firefighters and 125 Indigenous fire guardians for this season.The funds will be used to support not-for-profit community groups that help residents who have been impacted by the aggressive and devastating wildfires, including those who were forced to evacuate. Partnering with provincial and territorial governments and not-for-profit organizations to match funds donated by Canadians and organizations.A Request for Federal Assistance from the Province of Quebec was approved on June 3, 2023, and the response is underway. ![]()
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