Defence Minister David McGuinty said Canada’s military is “on standby” to assist with British Columbia’s wildfire response if needed. Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene said the province asked Ottawa to help secure accommodation for evacuees, especially in the Summerland area. will continue to count on the federal government’s support now and in the months ahead as communities recover from these devastating wildfires.” The province said hundreds of wildfire personnel from Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and other Canadian jurisdictions have joined B.C. ’s wildfire response.