3 ways to improve Canada’s wildfire advisory capacity

According to the Senate’s Canada on Fire report, Canada’s wildfire response stays mostly reactive. This timely piece proposes three fixes. First, treat advisory services as part of disaster prevention, following a U.S. model that links research directly to preparedness. Second, turn general health guidance into farm-specific decisions; an Air Quality Health Index reading shows health risk. Third, recognize Indigenous Nations and Knowledge Holders as governing partners, with real authority and resources, not just as an added source of advice. Throughout, advisors are framed as connectors, linking producer groups, local networks, and Indigenous governments to relevant information and support.