Prime Minister Mark Carney said climate change is a “major challenge” facing Canada, and he plans to discuss wildfires at the G7 summit in Alberta next month. [emphasis, links added]
Jasper National Park, a world heritage site near Kananaskis, will be held at this year's G7 conference, is home to the devastating wildfires of 2024 and the source of controversy over the federal government's mismanagement of the situation.
In a live broadcast of the Rebels roundup on Thursday, hosts Sheila Gunn Reid and Lise Merle shared their thoughts on Carney’s announcement of the wildfire discussions of the world leader.
“Do they want to talk about their own negligence and poor management of the park, which makes the forest exponentially worse? “Liz asked: “Are their accomplices?” I dare not make a bet. ”
Instead, G7 leaders may “blam all this on climate change and how using fossil fuels can make things worse.”
The inability to protect Jasper is caused by years of mismanagement “The fire was uncontrollable because they turned down firefighters and did not manage the fuel load caused by the pine beetle in the forest because it was difficult to remove mechanically, and they put the wrong fire hydrant.”
Maintenance responsibilities within the national park fall on the federal government. Outside, this is the responsibility of the provincial government.
“That fire started in the park, violent in the park, and ended once it left the park. Why? Due to proper fire management. Forests outside the park are managed by the provincial government and forestry companies. Inside the park. [then environment minister] Steven Guilbeault's problem. ” Sheila continued.
“But they will take the G7 and last year’s fires, and those from this year to talk about ways I don’t know They will tax us in new and creative ways because the old creative ways have become so impossible for Canadians.transparent
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