The prime minister has not committed financial assistance to the residents who have been displaced from the Northwest Territories as a result of wildfire evacuation orders, according to the premier.
In a virtual news conference on Sunday night, Premier Caroline Cochrane said she spoke with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about financial assistance, but that none had been pledged yet.
She said she will continue to be in touch with Trudeau and plans to continue pushing for more financial support. Cochrane said the bill from the fires will be high and will require significant assistance.
A wildfire burning out of control northwest of Yellowknife triggered the evacuation of the
