The RCMP says it wasn’t its job to ensure its newest border patrol helicopter was allowed to fly in Canada, even as it defends paying for the Black Hawk it
Source: Not our job to ensure border patrol helicopter could fly in Canada, RCMP says
fta:
Because they were originally designed for the American military’s use before being sold to independent operators who refurbish them, the Black Hawks are not certified in Canada and cannot be used here without Transport Canada exemptions.
…
After a push by some industry players, Transport Canada stopped issuing those exemptions, indicating it needs time to evaluate their commercial use.
