Ford says U.S. politicians criticizing Canadian wildfire response have 'a very short memory'

July 18 | Duration 0:51 Ontario Premier Doug Ford called out U.S. politicians and the Trump administration for issuing threats and criticism of Canada’s handling of wildfires in northern Ontario during the ongoing emergency. He also reminded them of past instances when Canada loaned water bombers to help the U.S. during their own wildfire emergencies and said Canada would be there to help in the future. Social Sharing At a news conference in Thunder Bay on Saturday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford railed against U.S. politicians who’ve criticized Canadian wildfire suppression efforts, adding that many in the current administration have "a very short memory."