National· August 18, 2026 at 01:42 a.m.
Ontario Premier Proposes Purchase of 60 Water Bombers for National Wildfire Strategy
Key takeaways
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford proposes purchase of 60 water bombers
- The aircraft are manufactured by Calgary-based De Havilland
- Some provinces have already made purchases from De Havilland
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called for the purchase of 60 water bombers as part of a national wildfire strategy. Some provinces are already buying additional aircraft from Calgary-based De Havilland, which manufactures the Canadair 515. The proposed acquisition aims to bolster wildfire response capabilities across Canada.
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