Modernizing Wildland Fire Management

Through this review, MNR is aiming to create a modernized approach to wildland fire management in Ontario that would:

1. Strengthen collective responsibility for wildland fire management
2. Improve awareness of wildland fire risk
3. Expand prevention and mitigation of wildland fire
4. Enhance preparedness and response to wildland fire
5. Strengthen rules and consequences for non-compliance with forest fire laws

NOTO President and Staff attended an industry webinar where attendees were able to learn more about the proposed direction of this new management program and policy review and provide feedback to MNR staff. Specifically, MNR is looking for feedback on:

• Ways to strengthen collective responsibility for wildland fire management (getting individuals, communities, industries, ministries, etc. involved)
• Types of information and tools would help individuals and communities with identifying and understanding wildland fire risk
• What resources and support are necessary to enhance wildland fire management planning
• Ways to foster collaboration among individuals, municipalities, industry, Indigenous communities, and other emergency partners to build capacity, invest in, and take proactive measures for wildfire prevention and mitigation
• Innovative approaches to collectively fund prevention and mitigation activities
• Ways MNR, individuals, Indigenous partners, organizations, industries and other governments can better prepare and respond to wildland fires
• What additional measures or authorities should be considered to effectively encourage compliance with the Act or the regulations, and what further consequences should apply to those who fail to comply.

To read the discussion paper and to submit comments, please click on the buttons below.