The Canadian Press
OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will provide all possible assistance to Alberta as wildfires ravage Fort McMurray.
Trudeau is telling his caucus that Canada is a country of people who support each other in difficult times.
The prime minister says he has already spoken to Alberta Premier Rachel Notley to offer his government’s support.
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, in a conference call from Germany early today, confirmed a formal request for assistance has been received from the Alberta government.
What form that will take—at least on the military side—is still being determined and National Defence is expecting to hear soon from the province about the kind of equipment and personnel required.
The office of Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, the federal focal point for assistance, is expected to provide more details later Wednesday.
