{"id":2471822,"date":"2025-08-07T08:30:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T12:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/midwest-lawmakers-file-complaint-over-smoke-from-canadian-wildfires\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T08:32:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T12:32:43","slug":"midwest-lawmakers-file-complaint-over-smoke-from-canadian-wildfires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/midwest-lawmakers-file-complaint-over-smoke-from-canadian-wildfires\/","title":{"rendered":"Midwest lawmakers file complaint over smoke from Canadian wildfires"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmidwest-lawmakers-file-complaint-over-smoke-from-canadian-wildfires%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2471822&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A group of Republican state lawmakers from the Midwest-including representatives from Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota-filed an official complaint regarding smoke pollution caused by Canadian wildfires. The smoke has led to prolonged poor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/clean-up-probe-underway-following-oil-spill-in-san-francisco-bay\/\" title=\"Clean up, probe underway following oil spill in San Francisco Bay\">air quality<\/a> in the Upper Midwest and parts of the Northeast.The lawmakers sent their complaint to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the International Joint Commission, seeking solutions through international law and demanding a response within 30 days. Wisconsin state Rep. Calvin Callahan emphasized the urgency to protect constituents&#8217; health, especially vulnerable groups like children and seniors. Manitoba Premier wab kinew criticized the complaint as politically motivated, highlighting cooperative firefighting efforts between the U.S. and Canada. meanwhile, at the federal level, Republican representatives from New York also addressed the issue, urging enhanced wildfire prevention and greater U.S.-Canada collaboration. Currently, Canada faces over 700 active wildfires, with Manitoba experiencing the most this season.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Midwest lawmakers file complaint over smoke from Canadian wildfires<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2197707\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A group of Republican state lawmakers from Midwestern states filed a complaint over smoke from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Canadian<\/a> wildfires.<\/p>\n<p>Republican state Reps. Austin Harris of Iowa, Elliott Engen of Minnesota, Calvin Callahan of Wisconsin, and state Sen. Clare Cory of North Dakota signed the letter. The Upper Midwest and parts of the Northeast have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3491316\/twelve-states-issue-air-quality-alerts-canadian-wildfires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >experiencing poor air quality conditions<\/a><\/a> for weeks due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/3491976\/neh-grants-gay-comic-book-liberal-projects-trump-cuts\/\">NEH rushed grants for gay comic book research and liberal projects before Trump cuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3493140\/in-quest-for-peace-in-ukraine-trump-gets-his-wish\/\">In quest for peace in Ukraine Trump gets his wish, but will his dream come true?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3491353\/trump-tariffs-go-into-effect-us-new-trade-deals\/\">Trump tariffs go into effect as US brokers new trade deals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Enough is enough. We owe it to our constituents, especially our kids, seniors, and those with respiratory issues, to fight for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">clean air<\/a>. If Canada can&rsquo;t get these wildfires under control, they need to face real consequences. We won&rsquo;t sit back while our air becomes a health hazard,&rdquo; Callahan <a href=\"https:\/\/legis.wisconsin.gov\/assembly\/35\/callahan\/media\/1uck0xs4\/8625-callahan-files-formal-complaint-over-canadian-wildfire-smoke.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The letter was sent to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and the International Joint Commission, the latter of which was established to prevent and solve disputes along the border regarding air quality and shared waters.<\/p>\n<p>The lawmakers said they want to solve their dispute through international law. They asked both parties to respond within 30 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew accused the state Republicans of throwing a &ldquo;timber tantrum&rdquo; and playing &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-directly-undermines-kamala-harris-as-she-appears-on-the-view\/\" title=\"Joe Biden Directly Undermines Kamala Harris as She Appears on &#039;The View&#039;\">political games&#038;rdquo<\/a>; with their complaint. He noted that firefighters from the United States have been aiding Canada in firefighting, and that Canadian firefighters were aiding the U.S. when California saw widespread fires earlier this year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;These are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/downton-abbey-a-new-era-is-a-mellow-family-reunion-for-downton-lovers\/\" title=\"\u2018Downton Abbey: A New Era\u2019 Is A Mellow Family Reunion For Downton Lovers\">attention-seekers<\/a> who can&rsquo;t come up with a good idea on healthcare or on making life more affordable,&rdquo; Kinew told the <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/more-republican-lawmakers-call-canada-185531899.html?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADetH5YWTKT6O2NXY3x__NYRF-357ZM1LPK2-xuiHyPWi_D8hpmZc2rP9OZGhcSLG_-NfBLpSl99apB8BQR4TSiYqrz58_1Q4Vc7jLGf5HpruUxNWWrF2OcK7-SCjZe5hd2-M003pAt5d2QC40o3kmh__L9h9CsC-9j6imYNkUMf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><em>Canadian Press<\/em><\/a>. &ldquo;So they&rsquo;re playing games with something that&rsquo;s very serious.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He added that he does not &ldquo;generalize these attention-seekers&rsquo; misguided words to all Americans.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3421371\/fema-future-abolition-overhaul-cabinet\/\"><strong>FEMA&rsquo;S FORK IN THE ROAD: ABOLITION OR SEAT AT THE CABINET<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are currently around 737 active fires across Canada, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciffc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre<\/a>. Manitoba has seen the highest amount of fires this season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At the federal level in the House, Reps. Elise Stefanik and Nick Langworthy, both New York Republicans, coauthored a <a href=\"https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/81b76c35801\/e9a98b61-73ed-4079-991c-0b041e8c8b25.pdf?rdr=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">letter<\/a> to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney outlining the impact of smoke in their state. They are asking Canada to increase wildfire prevention resources and have requested more collaboration between the U.S. and Canada on the problem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2197707\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2197707\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Midwest GOP lawmakers complain about Canadian wildfire smoke<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2471823,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AP25217846821120.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[60809,5668,3673,5658],"class_list":["post-2471822","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-canadian-wildfires","tag-complaint","tag-lawmakers","tag-midwest"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AP25217846821120.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2471822","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2471822"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2471822\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2471826,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2471822\/revisions\/2471826"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2471823"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2471822"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2471822"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2471822"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}