Thank you for your question.
It's significant where we live. There are increasing numbers of forest fires on the north shore as a result of climate change. When huge fires break out, forest access is shut down and no one's allowed to work. As a result, workers accumulate fewer hours and, in some instances, can't even qualify for EI. People here have been affected by climate change and forest fires for two years now. Forest workers call us because they don't have access to their regular jobs. Seasonal workers who plant trees, prepare the forest and cut down trees can't qualify for EI. Those who can qualify still experience the black hole in winter. It's harder with climate change.