Building wildfire resilience in communities across Canada, together.

A platform created to connect the dots.

Canada is increasingly experiencing severe wildfires from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Addressing this challenge requires a multifaceted strategy that incorporates the acceleration of technology implementation and innovation, respects and integrates Indigenous knowledge and practices, and promotes adaptive forest management. The Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada (WRCC) is a purpose-built, not-for-profit organization that aims to unify these elements to create a transformative approach to wildfire management for the country and beyond.

Through the place-based knowledge mobilization network, the technology and innovation accelerator and a core focus on Indigenous fire stewardship and long term land management, WRCC will be the bridge that leads us to enhanced resilience against wildfires. The WRCC's approach is holistic, collaborative, and adaptive, ensuring that Canada is better prepared for and resilient to the growing wildfire threat.

Building resilient communities

Our mission

The Consortium’s mission is to Engage with all members of the wildland fire ecosystem; Connect knowledge holders, generators and users; and Accelerate innovation in wildland fire management using a whole-of-society approach.

Our vision

The Wildfire Resiliency Consortium of Canada’s vision is to transform wildland fire management by creating and maintaining networks that accelerate science getting into the hands of decision-makers.

Our approach

The WRCC has three core goals that define our approach:

  1. Support Indigenous fire science and cultural fire use
  2. Enhance knowledge transfer and mobilization
  3. Accelerate technological innovations and development

Our cores

The WRCC has three Cores to advance our three goals:

  1. Indigenous Fire Stewardship Core
  2. Knowledge Mobilization Core
  3. Technology & Innovation Core

Meet the Team

The WRCC was formed by Core and Foundational Partners and is powered by a dedicated team of researchers, practitioners, and community leaders working together to reduce the risks and impacts of extreme wildfires. Our team brings diverse expertise and a shared commitment to helping communities prepare for, withstand, and recover from wildfire events across Canada.

Core Partners

Foundational Partners

Kate Lindsay

Kate Lindsay

Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer

Forest Products Association of Canada

Permanent Invitees

Staff

Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada

Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada

Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada

Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada

Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada

Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada

Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada

Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada

Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada

Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada