We don't want to hang on to these things any longer than we have to. They cost money just sitting there. They're needed doing the firefighting role.
On the recordAugust 8, 2026
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Stephen Fuhr
Liberal Party of Canada
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cbc.caEditor's note · Context
Commenting on the urgency of converting the aircraft.
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