Media advisory
June 9, 2026
Senate committee to release report on wildfires in Canada
Ottawa – Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry will release its report on wildfires in Canada.
Drawing on testimony from a range of experts, emergency responders, Indigenous leaders, industry representatives and affected communities, the report examines the impacts of wildfires across the country, with a particular focus on the consequences for communities and Canada’s agriculture and forestry sectors. The committee will hold a press conference to present its findings and recommendations to the federal government.
The question-and-answer portion of the press conference is reserved for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery and who wish to attend may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca for temporary access.
| Date: | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
| Time: | 9 a.m. ET |
| Location: |
National Press Theatre (Wellington Building), Room 325 180 Wellington St., Ottawa |
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Participants: |
Senator Mary Robinson, chair of the committee Senator John M. McNair, deputy chair of the committee Senator Manuelle Oudar Chief Ken McMullen, president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs |
Related links
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For more information
Monica Granados
Communications Officer | Senate of Canada
343-550-5448 | Monica.Granados@sen.parl.gc.ca