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Canada and US Face Severe Air Quality Crisis

7/17/2025

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Air quality alerts are sweeping across Canada and the northern US as smoke from raging wildfires blankets the region. Toronto's air quality has plummeted to one of the worst in the world. Officials are urging everyone, especially vulnerable populations, to stay indoors. Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with emergency responders as thousands face displacement in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.

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Story summary

Air quality alerts are sweeping across Canada and the northern US as smoke from raging wildfires blankets the region. Toronto's air quality has plummeted to one of the worst in the world. Officials are urging everyone, especially vulnerable populations, to stay indoors. Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with emergency responders as thousands face displacement in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.