“Our government is here for the people of Jasper. With Minister Randy Boissonnault’s role as Ministerial Lead, we’re undertaking a collective effort – with resources, investments, and partnerships – to help Jasper recover.” — Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
News from the Office of Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Posted October 9th, 2024 on Niagara At Large
A Brief Foreword by Niagara At Large reporter/publisher Doug Draper – As climate-related disasters – whether they be severe droughts, wildfires, heat waves, windstorms or floods – like the abnormally dry weather followed by the wildfires that ravaged the Town of Jasper, Alberta this past summer continue to occur with more intensity and frequency, I wonder how much more it will take for all those people out there who continue to believe that the climate crisis we are facing is a hoax or has nothing to do with the burning of fossil fuels and other human activities will wake up.
And to those among them who continue to argue that taking action to address the climate crisis will cost too much money, I wonder if any of them have considered the possibility that the cost of making the shift to a greener lifestyle may turn out to be a bargain compared to the soaring costs of climate-related damage and destruction we are facing now.
With that, here is the News Release from the Prime Minister’s Office
The historic Town of Jasper, Alberta and surrounding National Park consumed in flames
Ottawa, Ontario – Following last summer’s unprecedented wildfires that devastated the historic town of Jasper, the community is rebuilding. Businesses are getting back on their feet. Visitors are returning. Jasper is resilient.
Amid the fires, we worked closely with the Municipality of Jasper and the Government of Alberta to provide urgent support to Albertans and impacted Indigenous communities. As we look ahead, we remain committed to ensuring the long-term recovery of Jasper – one of Canada’s national treasures.
As part of the federal government’s commitment to the people of Jasper, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will also serve as Ministerial Lead for Jasper.
The burned wreckage in Jasper following this past summer’s wildfires
In this role, Minister Boissonnault will lead the federal government’s work to support people and businesses in Jasper and to ensure the community rebuilds stronger than ever. He will co-ordinate federal support with provincial, municipal, and Indigenous partners to accelerate the recovery process, report on its progress, and ensure environmental protection measures remain world class.
He will be supported in this role by a working group of Cabinet ministers – each with their own mandate in helping Jasper recover.
Rebuilding this jewel of a community and its surroundings will cost us all billions
Rebuilding from last summer’s wildfires will require a collective effort. The Government of Canada stands ready to provide financial assistance to the Government of Alberta through the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA), to help with response and recovery costs and build back stronger.
A home to Indigenous Peoples since time immemorial and a place of natural beauty that has long attracted visitors from all over the world, Jasper is the heart of a vibrant community and national park. Our efforts to restore it are a testament to our commitment to Albertans and to conservation and environmental stewardship for future generations.
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