Yes, but at least the United Nations got $8.5 million in Canadian taxpayer dollars to “establish an International Indigenous-led Fire Adaptation Network,” and “increase access to gender-responsive Integrated Fire Management training.”
Two of Ontario’s nine waterbombers are grounded for repairs as the province calls in help from across the country to battle for control of nearly 200 wildfires ripping through the north.
Questions from opponents and experts have lingered through the fire season about how many planes Ontario has from its own fleet available to fight, with questions and concerns about crewing and mechanical readiness.
The Ministry of Natural Resources indicated to Global News that two of its waterbombers were grounded for repairs but said there were no issues with staffing its fleet, claiming the rest of its planes are in use.
Need bigger bombers, too bad the 747 Supertanker isn’t available any more.
Transport Canada won’t approve any converted Black Hawk helicopters since 2024, but specifically build Firehawks have been approved for at least 2 companies out west.
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I want a new country. Does the Ukraine have any Waterbombers? We gave them $50 Billion, maybe we can borrow some $ back……