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Publication Date: July 19, 2026 - 15:07
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Leaders of First Nations hit by Ontario wildfires speak out about way climate crises are handled
July 19, 2026
With about 600 Eabametoong First Nation members at the centre of another evacuation due to northern Ontario wildfires, community leaders speak out about what makes First Nations more vulnerable to such crises. “The conditions in which they are dealing with, just in terms of air quality, are already poor — and there's very little fire support there, too," says Riley Yesno, an Eabametoong member.
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August 11, 2026 - 11:30 | | The Globe and Mail
Canadians who have been forced to evacuate due to wildfires and other natural disasters may still qualify for employment insurance benefits (EI) if they are unable to work.
August 11, 2026 - 11:18 | Ariel Rabinovitch | Global News - Canada
August 11, 2026 - 11:16 | Craig Lord | The Globe and Mail
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