MLA Ellis Ross will host a wildfire discussion and presentation to address the growing concerns of wildfires in Kitimat, highlighting the urgency of wildfire preparedness. With the weather getting warmer, the region faces challenges similar to those trending across Western Canada, even as early as June. This local initiative coincides with a recent announcement by Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial forest ministers who have signed a national strategy aimed at raising awareness of wildfire risks across the country. B.C. Forests Minister Bruce Ralston, chair of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers, describes the wildland fire prevention and mitigation strategy as a “call to action” designed to strengthen First Nations partnerships and expand investment in fire prevention. Ross highlights the vulnerability of the Kitimat area, characterised by its beautiful forests along the only access corridor. This he says poses a significant wildfire risk to residents of Kitimat and Kitamaat Village.