Ontario Premier Says Trump’s Criticism of Canada’s Wildfire Response Is “Absolutely Unacceptable”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about Canada’s wildfire response “absolutely unacceptable,” saying the two countries have acted as neighbors by providing mutual assistance. Ford pointed to prior support Canada offered the United States during emergencies, and said Canada is already deploying substantial firefighting resources. The dispute comes as wildfire smoke from Canada continues to affect parts of the U.S., prompting heightened political backlash.