The Canadian government has announced special measures to assist those affected by the 2025 wildfires across the country. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced that Canadian citizens and permanent residents who lost documents in the wildfires can apply for free replacements. Meanwhile, temporary residents can replace their status documents and extend their stay without incurring any fees. Emergency services personnel from abroad fighting the wildfires will have application and biometric fees waived. These measures are in effect until November 30, 2025, as Canada faces increasingly severe weather events due to climate change, which poses escalating threats to public health, safety and economic stability.
Canada announced support measures for 2025 wildfire victims as climate change intensifies extreme weather events
