Canada's Disaster Relief Gap: Fort McMurray's Wake-Up Call

0:00Ten years ago, the Fort McMurray wildfire tore through Alberta, marking Canada's worst blaze ever. Hitting its anniversary now, it spotlights a huge issue. Canada stands alone among G7 nations without a national disaster relief agency. Climate change keeps fueling bigger, more frequent disasters nationwide, from floods to fires, stretching local responses to the limit. The 2016 catastrophe scar communities forced massive evacuations and racked up billions in damage, leaving many wondering if we've truly learned from it. Lately, emergency management minister Eleanor Olseski stepped up, admitting the pressing need for a dedicated federal agency to coordinate relief. Meanwhile, with threats escalating, Fort McMurray's story serves as Ottawa's wake-up call to build that safety net before the next crisis strikes. Canada News Today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with The Story.