A key reason that the Canadian government chose the Bo105 (over the traditional U.S. choice) is said to be because the German helicopters were to be assembled at MBB Canada's Fort Erie facility which became
Eurocopter Canada Ltd in 1992.
On April 2013 was issued a Coast Guard helicopter fleet renewal procurement in order to acquire up to 16 light lift helicopters with the option for additional 4 over the next five years to renew the capability of its existing fleet and support the future missions of Canada new polar icebreaker, the CCGS John G Diefenbaker
June 2017 stored in Ottawa while being overflown by replacement Bell 412EPi 
