Provincial, territorial and federal emergency response ministers have wrapped up two days of meetings in Ottawa.

That included talks on the upcoming wildfire season, which is already getting an early start in Alberta.

Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 wildfires could be even worse than last year.

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He said the two-day discussions between the ministers didnSA国际影视传媒檛 necessarily result in a new strategy but focused co-ordinating to be more responsive.

Sajjan said that includes ensuring all the provinces and territories know all the tools they have available so they can respond quickly.

He said the politicians were also learning from lessons last year, CanadaSA国际影视传媒檚 worst wildfire season on record.

That includes early detection of reactivated fires to take action before they can harm a town and measures as simple as ensuring flammable patio furniture is moved out of the way.

Sajjan noted the ministers also met with Indigenous leaders.

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SA国际影视传媒擝y Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press