Six Republican lawmakers from Wisconsin and Minnesota sent a letter to Canada's ambassador, Kirsten Hillman, urging action on Canadian wildfires that are causing suffocating smoke in their states. They questioned Canada's mitigation plans, citing forest management and arson as possible factors, while omitting climate change, a topic of contention with former President Trump's views.
Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Six Republican lawmakers from Wisconsin and Minnesota sent a letter to Canada's ambassador, Kirsten Hillman, urging action on Canadian wildfires that are causing suffocating smoke in their states. They questioned Canada's mitigation plans, citing forest management and arson as possible factors, while omitting climate change, a topic of contention with former President Trump's views.
Trending- 1 2023: Canada experienced its worst wildfire season on record.
- 2 Last month (approx. June 2025): Canadian officials warned this year could be the second-worst wildfire season.
- 3 Tuesday (July 8, 2025): Six Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Canada’s ambassador.
- 4 July 9, 2025: The Canadian Press published this report.
- 5 July 21: Deadline for Canada and the U.S. to negotiate a new economic and security agreement.
- Suffocating smoke affecting air quality in Wisconsin and Minnesota
- Undermining Americans' ability to enjoy summer
- Increased political tension between Canada and the U.S. on environmental issues
- Potential impact on ongoing Canada-U.S. economic and security agreement negotiations
What: Six Republican lawmakers from Wisconsin and Minnesota sent a letter to Canada's ambassador calling for action on Canadian wildfires and the smoke affecting their states.
When: Tuesday (July 8, 2025) (letter sent), July 9, 2025 (report published), 2023 (worst Canadian wildfire season on record), last month (Canadian officials warned of second-worst season), July 21 (deadline for Canada-U.S. economic and security agreement).
Where: Washington (U.S.), Wisconsin (U.S.), Minnesota (U.S.), Big Falls (Minnesota), Canada (national), Atlantic Ocean (Europe).
Why: Constituents in Wisconsin and Minnesota are coping with suffocating smoke from Canadian wildfires, which has undermined air quality and ability to enjoy summer.
How: Lawmakers sent a letter to Ambassador Kirsten Hillman, urging her to relay concerns to Ottawa, Natural Resources Canada, and the Canadian Forest Service, and questioned Canada's mitigation plans.