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Conservative MP says federal inaction on wildfires led to Atlantic Canada forest bans
OTTAWA — An Alberta Conservative MP is blaming the Liberal government for a pair of contentious provincial bans on outdoor activities, saying federal officials didn't do enough to stave off tinder dry conditions in Atlantic Canada. Michelle Rempel Garner told reporters in Ottawa that years of Liberal inaction on wildfire preparedness forced Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to take the unprecedented action of closing off wooded areas to the public. 'Four full wildfire seasons ago, the Liberals promised more water bombers, more firefighters. Where are they?' said Rempel Garner, referring to a 2021 Liberal campaign promise to dedicate $500 million to community firefighting. '(W)henever there's a major crisis, what the Liberal government has done by their inaction has conditioned Canadians to expect that the only response they can see … is to restrict their movement,' she continued. Rempel Garner wouldn't say whether she objected to the provincial bans themselves. She made the comments at an unrelated announcement on proposed criminal code reforms for non-resident offenders. The sweeping provincial forest bans have divided conservatives along both regional and ideological lines, with some drawing drawing comparisons to COVID restrictions. Ontario MP Leslyn Lewis, for example, speculated on social media that the bans could spiral into broader lockdowns. 'While the government says this is to prevent forest fires, the approach has left many feeling discouraged, disconnected, and wondering if there's a bigger purpose at play,' tweeted Lewis. Other Conservatives, such as ex-national campaign manager Fred DeLorey have defended the measures. DeLorey, who is from Nova Scotia, wrote in a recent Substack post that the province's forest ban was the product of 'hard-earned wisdom.' 'Here's the problem: Nova Scotia is built differently than the rest of the country … When conditions are this dry, even low-risk activity becomes high-stakes,' wrote DeLorey. DeLorey is a close ally of Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, who last week announced a 12-week ban on entering the woods, carrying a fine of $25,000. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt followed Houston's lead over the weekend in closing off the woods to recreational activities. No fine had been set as of press time. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre hasn't said whether he supports the provincial restrictions. The office of Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Rempel Garner's accusation of Liberal inaction on wildfire preparedness. National Post rmohamed@ Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.
Politico
4 hours ago
- Politico
Eleanor Holmes Norton keeps a low profile as Trump takes aim at DC
CBC Chair Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) said in a Tuesday statement that the group will 'continue fighting to protect D.C.'s right to self-governance and we urge all Americans to recognize this for what it is: a test run for broader authoritarian overreach.' 'The stakes are high not just for Washington, D.C., but for the future of democracy in every corner of this country,' Clarke continued. Most elected Democrats are loath to publicly criticize Norton given her long record of fighting for the city — including during the mid-1990s, when Congress imposed a financial control board to manage most city affairs. Norton was instrumental in pushing through legislation that recalibrated the city's relationship with Congress and is widely seen as setting the stage for its economic rebirth and population growth over the following two decades. Many also believe that Trump would have gone after the District regardless of what its elected officials said or did in the lead-up to his announcements Monday. But others contend that, without an actual vote in Congress, the D.C. delegate's foremost responsibility is to rally support for the city and make the case for its autonomy to the American public. Kinney Zalesne, a former DNC official who is running against Norton, said in a Tuesday interview that 'there's an opportunity here for the D.C. delegate to be a loud and consistent and powerful and unrelenting voice for D.C. to Congress, to the administration and to the rest of the nation.' 'One or two statements' did not meet that standard, she said: 'We need to tell the truth about this federal overreach — that it's unnecessary, inappropriate and potentially illegal.' Norton's Democratic colleagues on Capitol Hill, meanwhile, voiced support — even as some said they had not spoken to her amid this moment of crisis. 'I'm going to continue to support her and D.C., because many of my constituents work in D.C.,' said Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, who represents a district in the Virginia suburbs. 'I know people have brought up the issue of her ability to serve. … I haven't had a problem serving with her.' Jeffries, speaking to reporters Tuesday in Illinois, said 'I have not had a conversation with Delegate Norton as of yet, but have been in communication with Mayor Bowser [and] indicated that we are going to strongly support her efforts to defend the sovereignty and integrity of the District of Columbia.' 'I look forward to connecting with her at some point later on today,' he added later. Shia Kapos contributed to this report from Springfield, Illinois.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Polls now open in 2 provincial byelections in Prince Edward Island
Polls have now opened in two Prince Edward Island districts as voters head to the polls for byelections to fill vacant seats in the provincial legislature. The byelections are happening in District 9, Charlottetown–Hillsborough Park, and District 15, Brackley–Hunter River. Polls are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters can find their polling locations on the Elections P.E.I. website. Brackley–Hunter River was represented by former premier Dennis King until he resigned as Progressive Conservative in February. He'd served as the district's MLA since 2019. In alphabetical order, the District 15 candidates are: Kent Dollar for the Progressive Conservatives. Nicole Ford for the Liberals. Philip Hamming for the Green Party. Michelle Neill for the New Democratic Party. Charlottetown–Hillsborough Park was left vacant by the resignation of Natalie Jameson, the district's MLA since 2019, who later ran federally for the Conservatives. In alphabetical order, the District 9 candidates are: Dennis Jameson for the Progressive Conservatives. Dr. Janine Karpakis for the Green Party. Carolyn Simpson for the Liberals. Simone Webster for the New Democratic Party. Elections P.E.I. said more than 1,000 voters in each district cast ballots during advance polling, representing about a quarter of eligible electors.
