Invest $400M to acquire dedicated provincial aerial firefighting fleet

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British Columbia

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Oct 1, 2026

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2026 British Columbia Provincial Election platform

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Statement

$400M Wildfire Aircraft Fleet Expansion: Secure delivery of new aerial firefighting capabilities, including waterbombers to create a BC-based firefighting fleet to supplement existing contracted services.

Overview

Purchase amphibious waterbombers and bird-dog planes owned by BC, with off-season revenue recovery through Southern Hemisphere leases.

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Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 42) (opens in a new tab) Source

Page 42 (Protect communities before disaster strikes): $400M Wildfire Aircraft Fleet Expansion: Secure delivery of new aerial firefighting capabilities, including waterbombers to create a BC-based firefighting fleet to supplement existing contracted services.

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