A study was completed at the request of the FPInnovations fire group advisory members, which is comprised of numerous Canadian wildfire management government agencies and private sector companies. This study (a) provides information on current aerial firefighting delivery systems and fire chemicals testing and approval processes in Canada; (b) determines the need and interest in developing a Canadian testing and approval strategy among fire management agencies and industry; (c) provides fire group advisory members with a framework for future discussion and decision making.