CTV National News for Saturday, July 18, 2026: U.S. politicians blame Canada for wildfire smoke
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U.S. politicians, including President Trump, blame Canada for wildfire smoke affecting the States, while Ontario's Premier defends the province's preparedness amidst climate change concerns.
U.S. President Trump is just one of the officials blaming Canada for the wildfire smoke spreading throughout the States; Ontario Premier Doug Ford dismisses ongoing criticism that the province wasn’t properly prepared for the severity of the wildfires; honeybee farmers say the insects, essential to the ecosystem, are feeling the negative impacts of climate change, forest fires; and more.
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