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Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke

CANADA, JUL 8 – Six Republican lawmakers from Minnesota and Wisconsin demand stronger Canadian wildfire management after smoke caused 49 poor air quality days in Minnesota in 2023, officials said.

  • Republican lawmakers, led by Rep. Tom Tiffany, are seeking answers from Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman regarding Canada's wildfire management and its impact on U.S. air quality.
  • Manitoba declared a state of emergency due to wildfires, with over 2,600 fires reported in Canada this year, including 354 that remain active.
  • U.S. representatives warned that Canada's mismanagement of forests directly affects American health, especially in border states like Wisconsin and Minnesota.
  • Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew criticized the lawmakers for politicizing the wildfire crisis, while lawmakers stressed the need for better wildfire measures and cross-border cooperation.
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OnFocus broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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