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First Nations Demand Wildfire Inquiry | Toronto News
First Nations chiefs are demanding a public inquiry into Ontario’s wildfire response as this year’s fire season shatters records—with over 2,000 evacuations and entire communities erased. Six First Nations leaders gathered at the legislature, accusing the province of chronic underpreparedness and resource shortages. While the government insists firefighting is its top priority and plans a delayed “after-action” review, it refuses to commit to a full public probe. Chiefs are pushing for real-time monitoring, a dedicated First Nations Wildfire Authority, and a permanent compensation fund. With…
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