Government of Canada Provides Funding for 2024 Wildfire Season in Parks Canada Administered Places, Including Jasper National Park Wildfire Response, Recovery, and Interim Housing
February 6, 2025
Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada is investing $43.5 million in Parks Canada administered places, including Jasper National Park, for wildfire response, recovery, and interim housing ahead of the 2024 wildfire season.
This funding will support:
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Wildfire preparedness and response:
- Enhancements to wildfire detection and monitoring systems
- Additional firefighting equipment and personnel
- Training for Parks Canada staff and external partners
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Recovery and restoration:
- Post-fire assessment and monitoring
- Reforestation and habitat restoration
- Infrastructure repairs and rebuilding
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Interim housing:
- Temporary housing for Parks Canada staff and displaced community members
Jasper National Park Wildfire Response
In response to the devastating wildfire that occurred in Jasper National Park in 2023, this funding will specifically support:
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Continued wildfire suppression and containment efforts:
- Additional firefighting resources and personnel
- Establishment of fire guards and control lines
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Recovery and restoration:
- Rapid assessment of fire damage
- Restoration of critical infrastructure, including roads and bridges
- Reforestation and wildlife habitat restoration
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Interim housing:
- Temporary housing for displaced residents of the park and surrounding communities
Importance of Wildfire Preparedness
Wildfires are a significant threat to Canada’s parks and natural ecosystems. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and severity of wildfires, making it critical to invest in preparedness and response measures.
This funding will enable Parks Canada to enhance its capacity to respond effectively to wildfires, protect park visitors and staff, and restore affected areas.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada is committed to protecting our national parks and the communities that depend on them,” said the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. “This funding will ensure that Parks Canada has the resources it needs to respond swiftly and effectively to wildfires, and to support recovery and restoration efforts.”
“Wildfires can have a devastating impact on our parks and surrounding communities,” said Ron Hallman, President and CEO of Parks Canada. “This funding will significantly enhance our ability to prevent, suppress, and recover from wildfires, ensuring the long-term health and safety of our natural heritage.”
Additional Information
- The funding will be provided through Parks Canada’s Fire Management Program.
- The 2024 wildfire season is expected to begin in late spring or early summer.
- For the latest information on wildfire preparedness and response in Parks Canada administered places, please visit the Parks Canada website at www.pc.gc.ca.
Government of Canada Funding for 2024 Wildfire Season in Parks Canada Administered Places, including Jasper National Park Wildfire Response, Recovery and Interim Housing
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