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Tripling of boreal wildfire emissions since 2001 show ‘growing vulnerability’ of Canada’s northern forests: new U.K. study

Meanwhile, firefighters and wildfire survivors gather in Ottawa to call for stopping ‘the problem at the source’ by moving to clean energy and better forest management.

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BY STEPHEN JEFFERY
October 28, 2024

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Buckle up Canada, we’re in for an even rougher ride with Trump

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As Peter MacKay said, Canada needs to send its own 'clear-eyed vision of national defence' and should release its own national security strategy. And, as Lloyd Axworthy said, this country should also be cautious about any major collaborations with the Trump administration. Canada should focus on ensuring our own strong presence in the Arctic, and should work much more closely with other NATO allies. Our Parliament should be working together for the sake of Canada. This is serious.

Buckle up Canada, we’re in for an even rougher ride with Trump

OpinionBY EDITORIAL

As Peter MacKay said, Canada needs to send its own 'clear-eyed vision of national defence' and should release its own national security strategy. And, as Lloyd Axworthy said, this country should also be cautious about any major collaborations with the Trump administration. Canada should focus on ensuring our own strong presence in the Arctic, and should work much more closely with other NATO allies. Our Parliament should be working together for the sake of Canada. This is serious.

Tripling of boreal wildfire emissions since 2001 show ‘growing vulnerability’ of Canada’s northern forests: new U.K. study

Meanwhile, firefighters and wildfire survivors gather in Ottawa to call for stopping ‘the problem at the source’ by moving to clean energy and better forest management.

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