First Nation chiefs and community members are highlighting the dangers that follow evacuees after they have fled northern Ontario wildfires.
TORONTO - First Nation chiefs and community members are highlighting the dangers that follow evacuees after they have fled northern Ontario wildfires, as they say those sheltering in Toronto hotels are facing elevated safety risks linked to drugs, alcohol and human trafficking.
Cat Lake First Nation Chief Russell Wesley says he worked with the province to evacuate more than 450 of his community members to Toronto last week, but already he wants to see them return home.
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