Smoke season is back

Share For many Canadians, the bigger question is whether adaptation can keep up As Canada heads into the 2026 wildfire season, Canadians should expect smoke-filled skies to become a more regular part of summer, even in communities far removed from active fires. New insights from the University of Waterloo highlight how wildfire smoke is evolving into a widespread public health concern, with impacts that are harder to predict and increasingly difficult to avoid. “Wildfires have historically been a major driver of harmful air pollution in Canada.