Firefighters patrolled hot spots near Canoe River subdivision this past summer. (File photo/paNOW)

By paNOW

Independent review

Wildfire review vendor seeks input through survey

Dec 19, 2025 | 12:00 PM

As part of an independent review of the government’s response to the 2025 wildfire season, MNP, the vendor chosen to perform the review, has opened a public survey for anyone impacted by the wildfires.

Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency President and Fire Commissioner Marlo Pritchard said, “This knowledge will help develop recommendations for guiding improvements around mitigation, preparedness and response.”

A press release said the survey is available for individuals to provide their experiences as an opportunity to strengthen future responses. Responses will be anonymous and will only be seen by MNP.

“MNP has the experience and expertise necessary to conduct an independent review of this scope,” Community Safety Minister and Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency Michael Weger said. “We want to assure that all residents have an opportunity to be heard.”

A link to MNP’s survey is available on their website at https://www.mnp.ca/en/clients/public-sector/spsa-2025-wildfire-season-review. Residents can also email SaskWildfire2025@mnp.ca to provide additional feedback.

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The survey will run from Dec. 19, 2025 to Jan. 30, 2026.

As part of the review process, MNP will also conduct a ‘jurisdictional scan’, assessing the SPSA’s processes and directly engaging with impacted communities.

The final report is expected to be concluded prior to the 2026 wildfire season.

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