I believe that the budget, for sure, is part of the discussion, as I believe it would be for every government. I think it is just a lack of understanding or a lack of willingness to really shift the culture around the profession. To be fair, these climate events that we are having are becoming more and more frequent. Definitely, there needs to be a policy shift. There needs to be a financial shift. There needs to be a commitment from the government, and there needs to be year-round wildland firefighting with good training and support, including presumptive coverage for firefighters.
On October 23rd, 2024. See this statement in context.