Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement:
"Major wildfires continue to spread in Manitoba, threatening communities and forcing the need for evacuations across the province.
Yesterday evening, in my capacity as Minister of Emergency Management, I approved an additional Request for Federal Assistance from the Government of Manitoba, this one to provide humanitarian workforce support for emergency evacuation and sheltering activities.
The Government Operations Centre continues to work with the Canadian Armed Forces, federal and provincial partners, and humanitarian organizations to deliver the support Manitoba needs.
On behalf of all Canadians, I once again wish to thank everyone helping to keep people across the country safe during this wildfire season, including firefighters, first responders, emergency management officials, humanitarian organizations and local volunteers.
I am in regular contact with my counterpart in Manitoba. Our government will act fast if more help is needed."
