Ottawa’s wildfire aid to First Nations delayed and inadequate, NDP leaders say

'The government has idly sat by': NDP MPs say Indigenous communities need federal support as wildfires devastate Western Canada

New Democrats say Ottawa's wildfire response fails to ‘uphold the dignity and well-being of First Nations,’ which they say are under federal jurisdiction.

Ottawa’s wildfire aid to First Nations delayed and inadequate, NDP leaders say

MPs slammed Ottawa for failing First Nations in the Prairies and leaving Nunavut communities competing for scarce resources.

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

OTTAWA — In 2023, as Canada suffered through its worst-ever wildfire season, the federal government was looking at creating a national disaster response agency. Two years later, the country is again facing another summer of wildfires.

Ottawa’s wildfire aid to First Nations delayed and inadequate, NDP leaders say - Helicopters Magazine

As wildfires rage across Manitoba and Saskatchewan, displacing over 26,000 people — many from northern and First Nations communities — leaders say Ottawa’s

Ottawa’s wildfire aid to First Nations delayed and inadequate, NDP leaders say - The Turtle Island News

By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer As wildfires rage across Manitoba and Saskatchewan, displacing over 26,000 people — many from northern and First Nations communities — leaders say Ottawa’s response has been both delayed and inadequate. The discussion reached a peak as NDP MP for Winnipeg Centre, Leah Gazan led an emergency debate on Tuesday in the House of Commons. Gazan accused the federal governm…