Saskatchewan Offers to Host 2,000 Ontario Wildfire Evacuees

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks to media during the Western Premiers' conference in Edmonton on June 27, 2019. On July 10, Moe offered to accept 2,000 evacuees from Ontario as that province battles forest fires. Jason Franson/The Canadian Press

Saskatchewan has offered to host up to 2,000 evacuees from forest fires that are affecting northern communities in Ontario.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he raised the issue directly with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on July 10, and Moe agreed to help.