Canada's wildfire crisis is a national emergency driven by climate change, and the federal government's fragmented response is making it worse. Three consecutive record-breaking seasons have overwhelmed existing systems, leaving Indigenous communities under-resourced and cities like Toronto choking under the world's worst air quality. Urgent federal investment in prevention, coordinated response and Indigenous-led fire management isn't optional — it's the only path forward.
Canada's wildfire smoke isn't just a Canadian problem — it's suffocating American communities from Minnesota to the I-95 corridor, and poor forest management is a major reason why. Republican lawmakers are right to demand accountability, because millions of Americans can't safely breathe outdoors while Canada deflects responsibility. Proactive forest management, not just climate rhetoric, is what actually protects people on both sides of the border.
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