Eleanor Olszewski
Eleanor Olszewski is a Canadian politician and member of the Liberal Party, elected to represent Edmonton Centre. As one of the few Liberals in Alberta's legislature, she seeks to bridge the gap between provincial concerns and the federal government, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and addressing Albertans' worries regarding energy projects.
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Eleanor Olszewski, federal Minister of Emergency Management, mentioned that local capacity is overwhelmed before provinces and federal government step in.
Volunteer firefighters feel the heat on the front lines of the climate crisis
Canada· 2026-05-30
Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski was cautious Tuesday in her comments on the situation in her province.
Clarity Act will not apply to Alberta’s planned sovereignty vote, Carney saysCanada· 2026-05-27
Eleanor Olszewski, the minister for Prairies Economic Development Canada, said the new study reflects Canada’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation.
Manitoba Premier hails launch of study to gather industry viewpoints on Port of Churchill expansionCanada· 2026-02-20
Eleanor Olszewski is the federal Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience who reached out to Abbotsford's mayor after a news conference.
Abbotsford, neighbouring B.C. municipalities renew pleas for flood mitigation strategyCanada· 2025-12-20
Federal Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski met with Mayor Ross Siemens to discuss flood relief.
Community hopes for receding water levels after flood in B.C.’s Fraser ValleyCanada· 2025-12-14
Spokespeople for Eleanor Olszewski, Canada’s Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience.
Farmers in B.C. flood zone frustrated that politicians failed to learn from last disasterCanada· 2025-12-13
Eleanor Olszewski is the Emergency Management Minister attending the AFN gathering.
Carney to address AFN amid criticism over major projects, Indigenous consultationCanada· 2025-12-02
Eleanor Olszewski, the federal emergency management minister, floated the idea of creating a federal agency to co-ordinate the country’s response to natural disasters.
Canada is considering a national wildfire agency. This expert says it should focus elsewhereCanada· 2025-10-12
Edmonton MP and cabinet minister Eleanor Olszewski was also in attendance.
Carney to restrict media access to his fundraisers, in a shift from Trudeau-era traditionCanada· 2025-09-11
Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski is considering options for a more proactive approach to wildfire seasons.
Canada doesn’t have a national firefighting agency. This fall is decision time on whether to build oneCanada· 2025-08-23
Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski says western provinces and the East Coast should remain on alert for the possibility of more wildfire activity throughout the rest of summer and into September.
Weather conditions complicating wildfire efforts in Nova Scotia, New BrunswickCanada· 2025-08-18
Emergency Preparedness Minister Eleanor Olszewski stated that this wildfire season is now Canada’s second worst on record in terms of hectares burned.
Federal officials expecting higher wildfire risks across Canada until end of SeptemberCanada· 2025-08-18
Eleanor Olszewski is the Minister of Emergency Management who approved an urgent federal aid request for Newfoundland and Labrador due to the forest fires.
Le Canada déploie son armée pour combattre les feux de forêt
Monaco· 2025-08-07Federal Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski says she has approved a request for federal assistance.
Saskatchewan bringing in military personnel, helicopters to fight wildfiresCanada· 2025-07-24Eleanor Olszewski, federal minister of emergency management, said during her remarks that recovery is not linear.
Rebuilding Jasper a ‘heavy burden’ for residents one year after the wildfireCanada· 2025-07-22
Eleanor Olszewski, the federal minister of emergency management, will attend an official event marking the anniversary of the fire.
Jasper mayor stands by critical wildfire report, not concerned with relationship with provinceCanada· 2025-07-22
Federal Prairies Economic Development Minister Eleanor Olszewski says the funding is an example of what can happen when governments work together.
Alberta, Ottawa to put $203-million to affordable housing projectsCanada· 2025-07-11
Eleanor Olszewski, the federal minister for emergency management, posted on social media that Ottawa has approved Manitoba’s request for armed forces support.
Wildfires force evacuations of Garden Hill, Snow Lake in northern ManitobaCanada· 2025-07-10
Eleanor Olszewski is the Emergency Management Minister accompanying Mark Carney at the Stampede.
Politics Insider: Party leaders converge on Calgary for annual StampedeCanada· 2025-07-05
Eleanor Olszewski, the Minister of Emergency Management, spoke about the difficult times for many Canadians during a press conference.
Incendies au Canada : la fumée affecte des millions de Canadiens et d’Américains
France· 2025-06-04
Eleanor Olszewski, ministre canadienne de la Gestion des urgences, reported that military aircraft were deployed to evacuate people.
"Il est impossible pour les avions bombardiers d'eau de s'approcher des incendies": une deuxième province déclare l'état d'urgence en raison des feux de forêt au CanadaMonaco· 2025-05-30
Eleanor Olszewski, the Canadian Minister of Emergency Management, provided updates on the evacuation efforts.
Feux de forêt au Canada : après le Manitoba, la province de Saskatchewan déclare à son tour l’état d’urgenceFrance· 2025-05-30Morgan Breitkreutz is chief of staff to Emergency Management and Community Resilience Minister Eleanor Olszewski.
Liberal government appoints 12 ministerial chiefs of staffCanada· 2025-05-24
Mr. Carney also named new Edmonton MP Eleanor Olszewski as Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience.
Poilievre opposed to Alberta sovereignty but says he understands province’s frustrationCanada· 2025-05-14
Eleanor Olszewski is the new Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience.
Toronto Centre MP Evan Solomon appointed Canada’s first AI ministerCanada· 2025-05-13
Eleanor Olszewski is a lawyer in Edmonton considered for a cabinet position.
Who will be in Carney’s cabinet? Adding new faces while staying lean will be the Prime Minister’s challengeCanada· 2025-05-07
Eleanor Olszewski said that Albertans are very concerned about energy projects and Mark Carney is committed to reducing red tape.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to outline province’s relations with Ottawa in speechCanada· 2025-05-05Eleanor Olszewski in Edmonton Centre will represent ridings that reflect much of Alberta and Canada.
One in four people in Alberta identify as Albertans first, Canadians second, Nanos poll findsCanada· 2025-05-05
