Wildfires burning, and Canada still needs a national response agency

Wildfires burning, and Canada still needs a national response agency

The argument still stands today: there are jurisdictional issues over emergency responses in Canada, but there needs to be better coordination between the federal, provincial and municipal governments and a better emergency preparedness plan. The federal government needs to establish one central emergency management agency for the entire country. As well, there should be one central agency for all volunteer organizations, as Liberal MP Kevin Lam…

Years after it was pitched, Canada is still waiting for a national disaster agency - Helicopters Magazine

In 2023, as Canada suffered through its worst-ever wildfire season, the federal government was looking at creating a national disaster response agency.