Chapter 1: After nearly 16 months of rigid travel restrictions, Canada is finally starting to loosen the rules but only for a specific few.

Guest: David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent

Chapter 2: Canada’s public safety minister says discussions with British Columbia officials about a federal response to wildfires in the province are ongoing, but the defence minister says the military is mobilizing to help where needed.

Guest: Bill Blair, Canada Public Safety Minister.

Chapter 3: In light of recent news that over 700 people died during the recent heatwave, as well as the ongoing wildfires in BC’s interior, how are firefighters coping? Also, with BC’s dry summer, are fires in parks more likely?

Guest: Gord Ditchburn, President of the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Association.

Chapter 4: Communities across British Columbia have already been profoundly affected by a 2021 wildfire season that promises to continue posing extraordinary challenges for the safety and recovery of people in B.C.

Guest: Michael McKnight, President and CEO of the new United Way British Columbia

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