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Conservative MP calls on Ottawa to do more on wildfires, attacks forest entry ban
Conservative MPs say federal inaction on wildfires forced Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to ban forest activities amid wildfire risks, with nearly New Brunswick’s area burned so far this season.
- Alberta MP Michelle Rempel Garner criticized Ottawa on August 13, 2025, for insufficient action on wildfires amid provincial forest access bans.
- The bans in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick followed heightened wildfire risks, while Ottawa's earlier promises to increase firefighting resources remain unfulfilled.
- Rempel Garner linked federal inaction to provincial restrictions on hiking, camping, and vehicle use, calling these measures 'not right' and demanding more federal responsibility.
- The wildfire area this season nears New Brunswick's size; Premier Tim Houston emphasized prioritizing public safety and dismissed criticism of forest entry bans.
- The dispute suggests ongoing challenges coordinating wildfire response, with opposition MPs urging Ottawa to enhance efforts to prevent further restrictions and damage.
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Conservative MP calls on Ottawa to do more on wildfires, criticizes forest entry ban
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says Ottawa must act on wildfires, slamming "inaction" and calling for more resources instead of restricting movement.
Conservative MP calls on Ottawa to do more on wildfires, criticizes forest entry ban (Canada)
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says the federal government needs to do more to fight Canada's devastating forest fires. Speaking to reporters Wednesday in Ottawa, the Alberta MP accused Ottawa of "inaction" on wildfires. She also blamed that lack of action for new measures restrict...
OTTAWA—Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says the federal government must do more to fight the devastating forest fires in Canada. Speaking to journalists in Ottawa on Wednesday, Alberta MP accused Ottawa of "inaction" in the face of forest fires. She also blamed this failure for new measures restricting activities in two provinces' forests, even though these prohibitions were imposed by the provinces themselves. Last week, Nova Scotia and …
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