Establish $100M Wildfire Innovation Fund over four years

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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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$100M Wildfire Innovation Fund: To fund the development and procurement of technology here in BC for the early detection, monitoring, suppression and prevention of wildfires, which will reduce long-term damage and cost.

Overview

Grant $25M annually to BC tech and aerospace vendors deploying thermal satellites, drone swarms, and AI smoke sensors.

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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): $100M Wildfire Innovation Fund: To fund the development and procurement of technology here in BC for the early detection, monitoring, suppression and prevention of wildfires, which will reduce long-term damage and cost.

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