May 28, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario Parks Canada
Parks Canada's National Fire Management Program helps protect people, communities, treasured national parks and national historic sites from the growing risks of wildfire while maintaining healthy, resilient ecosystems.
Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $47.8 million over five years, to support wildfire preparedness, response, and risk reduction in places administered by Parks Canada. This investment will renew essential capacity under Parks Canada's National Fire Management Program.
Funded through Budget 2025, this investment will support the operational readiness of Parks Canada wildfire response personnel, nationally deployable equipment, and proactive wildfire risk‑reduction measures such as prescribed fire and vegetation management to reduce the build up of flammable material. It builds on previous investments to ensure Parks Canada can continue to prepare for, respond to, and reduce wildfire risks across the country.
Wildfires are becoming more frequent, intense, and unpredictable due to climate change. As a result, wildfires are an increasing risk to the safety and security of Canadians, threatening critical infrastructure, and disrupting economic activity. Through this funding, Parks Canada will continue to work closely with provinces, territories, Indigenous partners, local communities and other federal partners to reduce wildfire risk, protect the public, and maintain ecological integrity.
