Nova Scotia’s Premier Tim Houston stated at a press conference that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had blamed the delay in aid to the province after Hurricane Fiona on improperly filled out paperwork. Despite disagreeing with the assessment, Houston suggested that aid should have been provided regardless of paperwork issues. Hurricane Fiona was the most intense tropical or post-tropical cyclone to ever hit Canada, causing damages estimated to be over $800 million. During the crisis, Nova Scotia requested 2,000 military personnel, but the federal government only delivered between 200 and 300. The correct paperwork was later found to have been missing, causing a delay in assistance. As Nova Scotia battles unprecedented wildfires destroying homes and displacing thousands, Houston has taken precautions to avoid misunderstandings and has requested aid from the federal government, including military personnel, equipment, and funding.