4 Michigan Republicans Threaten US Action if Canada Fails to Curb Wildfire Smoke
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Updated · bergman.house.gov · Jul 15
4 Michigan Republicans Threaten US Action if Canada Fails to Curb Wildfire Smoke
3 articles · Updated · bergman.house.gov · Jul 15
Summary
Four Michigan House Republicans told Prime Minister Mark Carney that another smoke-filled wildfire season has exhausted their patience, demanding immediate Canadian action to protect communities across the border.
Their letter says Canada had a year to address chronic underinvestment in forest thinning, fuel reduction and prescribed burns, plus weak arson enforcement, yet "nothing has changed" for Michigan residents.
Jack Bergman, John James, Lisa McClain and John Moolenaar warned that if Canada still does not manage its forests effectively, US agencies should explore direct cross-border fuel reduction and added firefighting capacity.
The lawmakers framed the dispute as a sovereignty issue, arguing Canada has failed to stop a foreseeable disaster from spilling into US airspace and harming American public health year after year.