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A House of Commons committee urges Ottawa to establish a permanent disaster management workforce to swiftly respond to natural calamities like wildfires and hurricanes. The defence committee's report, following two years of study, emphasizes that the military should be a last resort, not the first call for provincial emergencies.

Even after the flames from a fire are extinguished, the after-effects of soot and smoke can cause long-lasting harm to your health and that of your family and pets, as well as to your home and its contents.

Federal-Provincial-Territorial governments are fortifying Canada's Emergency Management Strategy. Focused on resilience and collaboration, strategic actions aim to mitigate risks and bolster recovery efforts. From enhancing communication capabilities to proactive disaster recovery programming, this roadmap charts a course toward a more resilient future.

In 2023, Canada experienced the most destructive wildfire season on record, with more than 6,132 fires scorching more than 16 million hectares of land— an area larger than the country of Greece. Normally, wildfires in Canada consume an average of 2.5 million hectares of land.

As Canada unveils its ambitious housing plan, one critical aspect seems conspicuously absent…climate resilience. Craig Stewart, from the Insurance Bureau of Canada, expressed concern over the government's failure to address the growing threat of extreme weather events.

According to the most recent Statistics Canada data, there were a total of 10,819 residential fires in Canada in 2021, with approximately 1% resulting in fatalities. For homeowners especially, these are sobering statistics.

Canadians can expect their first quarterly Canada Carbon Rebate payments to hit their bank accounts beginning in April, marking a pivotal step in the nation's fight against climate change.