Kim Connors

Kim Connors is a seasoned wildfire expert who recently retired as the executive director of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) after over 40 years of service in wildfire management, including roles in provincial programs in New Brunswick and Saskatchewan. He has been vocal about the challenges Canada faces regarding its wildfire response system, particularly in light of climate change and increasingly simultaneous wildfire seasons across the country. Connors has expressed skepticism about the proposed establishment of a federal agency to manage disaster responses, advocating instead for a community-focused approach to wildfire preparedness.