South African Firefighters' Pay Dispute in Canada Resolved by Government
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
In 2016, 301 South African firefighters were sent to Canada to assist with wildfire response. The group reportedly stopped working due to a dispute over pay. President Jacob Zuma requested the Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, to help resolve the impasse.
From sanews.gov.za
Why it matters
The deployment was part of South Africa's Expanded Public works programme, run by the Department of Environmental Affairs. The government noted that the cooperation between South Africa and Canada has deepened over time.
From sanews.gov.za
Who's involved
- South AfricaThe country that deployed the firefighters and is managing the labor dispute
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The entities involved
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South Africa
country in southern Africa