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Senate Committee Reviews Wildfire Management and Support Needs

In a Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry meeting, key stakeholders discussed the impacts of wildfires on various communities and sectors. Dr. Stephanie Montesanti emphasized the mental health challenges in rural communities, while Kara Westerlund from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta called for enhanced support and funding. Dr. Lori Daniels highlighted the role of climate change in wildfire frequency. Economic challenges during wildfires were noted by Doug Chiasson of the Fur Institute of Canada and Stacey Meunier of the National Cattle Feeders' Association. The session underscored the necessity of federal support and improved communication across all levels of government.

Sources: ['Transcripts: senparlvu.parl.gc.ca']