Wildfires
In Canada, emergencies are managed first at the local and then at the provincial or territorial level; if they need help, they can ask the federal government for more resources. The Government of Canada has programs, policies, and initiatives to keep Canadians informed about the wildfire situation and to support provincial and territorial efforts to combat wildfires.
Most requested
- Provincial and territorial wildfire information
- Fire maps (Canadian Wildland Fire Information System)
- Wildfire smoke, air quality and your health
- Smoke maps
Wildfire Donation-Matching Initiatives
If you are interested in making a donation to help those affected by wildfires in the Northwest Territories, or Nova Scotia, please visit the Wildfire Donation-Matching Initiatives page to learn about how your donation could be tripled.
Current situation
- Provincial and territorial wildfire information
- Weather
- Smoke maps
- Fire maps (Canadian Wildland Fire Information System)
- Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC)
- National Agroclimate Risk Report
- Air Quality Health Index
Support
- Temporary immigration, passport and citizenship measures
- Emergency evacuation information for Indigenous peoples
- Business risk management programs - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Employment Insurance Regular Benefits
- Emergency Management Assistance Program - Indigenous Services Canada
- Help for individuals affected by hazardous weather and natural disasters
- Mental health support: get help
News
- Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to Northwest Territories - September 11, 2023
- Government of Canada providing additional resources to combat wildfires in British Columbia - August 25, 2023
- Government of Canada supporting British Columbia with response to wildfires - August 22, 2023
- Statement from President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness regarding wildfires in Northwest Territories - August 17, 2023
- Government of Canada providing assistance to the Northwest Territories in response to wildfires - August 15, 2023
- Help for Alberta farmers impacted by wildfire and drought - August 4, 2023
- British Columbia to receive federal assistance with ongoing wildfire situation - July 16, 2023
- Government of Canada Provides Update on 2023 Wildland Fire Season Forecast - July 6, 2023
- Public Health Update on the Health Effects of Wildfires - June 19, 2023
- Government of Canada is providing assistance to Quebec in response to serious wildfires - June 16, 2023
- Free replacement documents for Canadians and special measures for people affected by severe wildfires - June 12, 2023
- The Government of Canada to match Red Cross donations to support wildfire response in Nova Scotia - June 6, 2023
- The Government of Canada to match United Way donations to support wildfire response in the Northwest Territories - June 5, 2023
- The Government of Canada Provides Update on Wildfire Seasonal Outlook and Outlines Response - June 5, 2023
- Government of Canada to provide assistance to Nova Scotia in response to extreme wildfires - June 5, 2023
- Safety warning regarding illegal and dangerous drone use near firefighting operations in Western Canada - May 11, 2023
- Government of Canada to provide assistance to Alberta in response to ongoing wildfire situation - May 11, 2023
- Alberta and Canada to match Canadian Red Cross donations to support Alberta wildfire response - May 11, 2023
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