Northwest Territories 2023 Wildfire Response Review

This report contains the results of MNP LLP’s (MNP) third-party review of the Department of Environment and Climate Change and the Government of Northwest Territory’s preparedness for and response to the 2023 wildfire season. The report covers the following four topics: A description of the 2023 wildfire season across Canada to provide context, and a description of the 2023 wildfire season in the Northwest Territories that highlights key events, decisions and actions.; An evaluation of the effectiveness of Environment and Climate Changes' preparedness and response to the 2023 wildfire season.; Observations, conclusions, and key recommendations to assist the Government of Northwest Territories in improving the effectiveness of its Wildfire Management Program moving forward into future wildfire seasons.; A detailed review of actions taken on two specific wildfires, ZF015-23 (Behchokǫ̀/Yellowknife and SS052-23 (Enterprise/Hay River), to identify potential issues and opportunities for improvement.