Department of Finance Canada said Budget 2024 proposed higher tax credits for volunteer firefighters and search-and-rescue volunteers.
The proposal would double the Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit and the Search and Rescue Volunteers Tax Credit from $3,000 to $6,000.
Finance Canada said the change would provide up to $450 more in tax relief for eligible volunteers.
Budget 2024 also included an additional $800,000 for wildfire fighting capacity and enhanced training through the International Association of Fire Fighters.