Statement by Ministers Committing to On-going Engagement with First Nations Affected by Wildfires in British Columbia and Additional Resources to Advance Emergency Response Measures
"Over the past few days, representatives from the Government of Canada and British Columbia have regularly met with a number of First Nation leaders.
- "Over the past few days, representatives from the Government of Canada and British Columbia have regularly met with a number of First Nation leaders.
- Discussions have focussed on the emergency response, and how we can work together to improve the response and preparedness process.
- On Friday, July 9, 2021, Transport Canada issued a Ministerial Order to cease movement of trains between Kamloops and Boston Bar, British Columbia for 48 hours.
- This was done in the interest of safe railway operations and to protect residents who temporarily returned to inspect their homes.