Key Message

Wildfire frequency and season length has increased in northern Ontario due to climate change, but prevention (e.g. FireSmart) and emergency planning can decrease a community’s vulnerability and employ local people.

Jeff Eustache, First Nation Emergency Society

Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation: BC First Nations Perspective

Larry Fremont, Saskatchewan Ministry of the Environment

Saskatchewan FireSmart Program                   

Dave Cleaveley, Ontario Minisitry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Forest Fires and Climate Change in Ontario    

Cliff Buettner, Prince Albert Grand Council

Saskatchewan Wildfire Risk, Wildfire Suppression Services & FireSmart principles