Spire Global Canada assigned contract to design wildfire monitoring satellite constellation

Spire Global Canada, a subsidiary of Spire Global,Inc. has been assigned a Can$72 million contract, including harmonized sales tax, by the Government of Canada. Spire will design and develop a dedicated satellite constellation to monitor all active wildfires in Canada from space as part of Canada’s WildFireSat mission. They will partner with OroraTech, a provider of […]
Canada and Quebec announce major investment in wildfire equipment

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, with François Bonnardel, Minister of Public Security and Minister Responsible for the Estrie Region, have announced a joint investment of $64 million over three years through the Government of Canada’s Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program (FMWCC) – Equipment Fund. This joint investment is supporting Quebec’s efforts to purchase […]
Canada and Northwest territories fund community resilience to wildfires

With wildfires increasing in frequency and severity across Canada, impacting health, economies, communities and wildlife, the Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories are supporting Canadians. Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and the Honourable Jay Macdonald, Northwest Territories’ Minister of Environment and Climate Change, […]
Ontario announces mental health facilities for first responders

Ontario government invests in mental health services The Ontario government has announced plans to expand mental health and rehabilitation services for first responders experiencing post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI). This initiative includes constructing two facilities as part of the Runnymede Healthcare Centre’s Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Centre of Excellence for First Responders. Premier Doug Ford commented: “We […]
Canada allocates $148 million for British Columbia wildfire and flood recovery

British Columbia’s disaster response supported with federal funding In 2023, British Columbia faced its most destructive wildfire season to date, compounded by flooding and landslides earlier that year. The Government of Canada announced $148 million in disaster relief funding to assist with response and recovery efforts related to these events. The funding includes $132 million […]
Canada’s most destructive summer for insured weather damages

Summer 2024 weather damage insured losses surpass $7 billion According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), the summer of 2024 recorded over $7 billion in insured losses from severe weather events. This makes it the most destructive season in Canadian history for insured damages due to natural disasters, as reported by Catastrophe Indices and […]
Newfoundland and Labrador invests $2.8 million in fire vehicle program

Newfoundland and Labrador: $2.8 million allocated to support fire departments According to Newfoundland & Labrador’s Department of Justice and Public Safety, 13 communities in the province will receive funding for fire protection vehicles. The $2.8 million investment comes under the Fire Protection Vehicle Program, which aims to improve emergency response infrastructure. The Honourable Bernard Davis, […]
Canada commits $68.7 million to support wildfire response in Yukon and Saskatchewan

Joint investment supports Yukon in wildfire management As reported by Natural Resources Canada, the Governments of Canada and Yukon have announced a joint investment of over $21 million over five years to enhance the territory’s wildfire response. The funding comes through the federal government’s Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program (FMWCC) – […]
Wildfires in Canada strain boreal forests as they burn more frequently

Black spruce forests in Canada struggle with increasing wildfire frequency The boreal forests in northern Canada, primarily composed of black spruce, are naturally adapted to fire, with these events being critical for forest regeneration and biodiversity. However, as reported by The NASA Earth Observatory, these forests have experienced an increase in fire frequency in recent […]
Winds expected to shift Canada wildfire away from Fort McMurray

Firefighters gain advantage as winds shift wildfire away from Fort McMurray Officials reported that favorable winds are predicted to push a major wildfire away from the oil sands city of Fort McMurray, Alberta, less than a day after 6,600 residents were ordered to evacuate. The wildfire, which is currently uncontrolled, advanced overnight but slowed its […]