As Canada promises a better natural disaster response, communities say they need money now

Ottawa's emergency preparedness minister has warned that this summer could be even worse than last year's record-breaking wildfire season — while communities on the front lines say they need money for prevention right now.

As Canada promises a better natural disaster response, communities say they need money now
The burned remains of a house are seen still smouldering.

Ottawa's emergency preparedness minister has warned that this summer could be even worse than last year's record-breaking wildfire season — while communities on the front lines say they need money for prevention right now.