U.S. senator looks to hold Canadian government responsible for wildfire smoke. Here’s how

A U.S. senator is proposing legislation to sanction Canada and its officials over wildfire smoke affecting the Midwest, citing failures in wildfire prevention. The bill includes measures like asset freezes, visa revocations, and declaring Canada's ambassador unwelcome until air quality improves. Other Republicans also criticized Canada's forest management, while the Canadian Prime Minister emphasized shared climate responsibility.