Governments to give financial aid to wildfire evacuees in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
- The federal and provincial governments will match donations to the Canadian Red Cross to aid wildfire evacuees in Manitoba and Saskatchewan as of June 2025.
- Provincial states of emergency declared last week in both provinces enabled coordinated resource mobilization for wildfire relief efforts.
- Manitoba and Saskatchewan face extensive evacuations due to wildfires, with over 30,000 residents displaced and poor air quality reported regionally.
- The Government of Saskatchewan pledged to provide $15 million immediately to the Red Cross, supporting more than 15,000 affected residents locally.
- This coordinated financial support signals a widespread response to wildfire emergencies and aims to enhance recovery efforts across both provinces.
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How brokers can help clients prepare for wildfires
iStock.com/fcafotodigital With wildfires raging across multiple parts of western Canada, brokers can help prepare clients with actionable guidance to reduce loss and build resilience in high-risk areas, says Klaus Navarrete, managing director and chief agent at HDI Global SE. Taking proactive measures both before and after wildfire season is essential to long-term protection, Navarrete tells Canadian Underwriter. And even after a fire has passed…
Governments Pledge Financial Relief for Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfire Evacuees
Federal and provincial governments have promised to match donations to the Red Cross to support those impacted by the wildfires raging in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Both provinces declared provincewide states of emergency last week to enable different levels of government to coordinate resources and provide support as tens of thousands of residents are forced to evacuate their homes. Ottawa has promised to match each dollar contributed to the Ca…
Governments to give financial aid to wildfire evacuees in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
The federal and provincial governments have announced they will match Red Cross donations to help those affected by wildfires burning in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Both provinces declared provincewide states of emergency last week to allow various levels of government to co-ordinate resources and support. The federal government announced Wednesday that it would match every dollar […]
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