Abbotsford, British Columbia
As Canada continues to respond to increasingly severe wildfire seasons, the Government of Canada is protecting Canadians while ensuring that critical assets are managed responsibly to continue to deliver value to Canadians.
Today, the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), on behalf of the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, announced that the Government of Canada has conditionally sold 10 CC‑130H Hercules aircraft to Coulson Aviation (Canada) Ltd., of Port Alberni, British Columbia.
Coulson intends to convert, maintain and operate the aircraft to support aerial firefighting efforts. Once these military aircraft are certified for civil use in Canada, they will continue serving Canadians by supporting emergency response capabilities across the country while creating economic opportunities for domestic industry.
The sale is being coordinated through GCMil, a group within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) that sells surplus military assets on behalf of National Defence.
This initiative will strengthen Canadian private sector wildfire response capabilities while supporting Canadian aerospace jobs, and reflects the Government of Canada's commitment to responsible asset stewardship and collaboration with industry partners.
