Indigenous firefighting experts are hopeful that the federal government’s recent cabinet shuffle will help improve fire safety and prevention on reserves. “Over the coming days and weeks she looks forward to receiving detailed briefings in her new roles as Indigenous Services minister,” Philpott’s office said. Minister Bennett’s office said in a statement that work on the file has been progressing well over the summer. Earlier this summer, Indigenous Affairs’ team leader on that working group left for another position, Miller said, which meant time was lost bringing the replacement up to speed. “We’ve been working to support the Be Fire Safe program, which exists because of the federal partnership,” Miller said.

Source: thestar August 31, 2017 21:47 UTC