Investments and policy measures to prepare for wildfires, improve local emergency response and strengthen public safety.
Tim Houston credited aircraft, equipment and trained crews with strengthening Nova Scotia’s wildfire response. Rob Lantz highlighted Rural Growth Initiative support for fire equipment and emergency-response capacity. Mark Carney announced First Nations emergency-management, firefighting, policing and community-safety funding, while Scott Moe proposed safety and enforcement legislation.
2026 Speech From the Throne will Keep Saskatchewan Strong and Steady
Premier Scott Moe said Saskatchewan’s 2026 Speech from the Throne sets out legislation and priorities to strengthen the economy, expand trade and investment, improve affordability, health care and community safety. Proposed measures address health professions, seniors’ care, MAID safeguards, opioid costs, infrastructure, trafficking, AI misuse, impaired driving and adoption.
Prime Minister Carney convenes First Nations leadership and First Ministers for the first time in two decades, launches discussions on a new First Nations Sovereign Wealth Fund
Prime Minister Mark Carney convened First Nations leaders and First Ministers to discuss major projects, revenue sharing, infrastructure, safety and community priorities. He directed work on a potential First Nations Sovereign Wealth Fund, announced plans to expand First Nations financing authority, and outlined funding for workforce readiness, emergency management, policing and community safety.
Province celebrates and invests in community organizations
Premier Rob Lantz highlighted $6.8 million in Rural Growth Initiative investments in 85 Prince Edward Island community projects this fiscal year. The funding supports organizations with upgrades to community spaces, youth programs, recreation facilities, tourism amenities, fire equipment and other local services.
Premier Tim Houston announced that Nova Scotia wildfire crews responded to 114 fires between March 15 and October 15, 2026, burning 1,521 hectares. He said investments in aircraft, equipment and expertise supported faster response, community protection and a smaller burned area than in 2025.
Premier Tim Houston said Nova Scotia’s investments in aircraft, equipment and wildfire-response expertise strengthened the 2026 wildfire response. He credited aviation teams, pilots, wildfire staff, firefighters, conservation officers and partners for helping crews respond quickly, protect communities and reduce the area burned.