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Behind all the bickering, Canadian provinces have always been quick to help each other in a crisis.

During the great Fort McMurray fire of 2016, for instance, Ontario sent 100 firefighters. B.C. provided more than 80. Quebec contributed four water bombers.

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This is both admirable and routine. It’s what happens in Canada.

But there has never, ever, been anything like the UCP government’s donation of vast amounts of protective medical equipment to B.C., Ontario and Quebec as they face dangerous shortfalls.

“We want all of our country to know that in both good times and bad, Alberta is there for Canada,” said Premier Jason Kenney.

The total value of the contribution announced Saturday is $41.2 million. The province does not ask for payment.

As jurisdictions everywhere scramble for crucial protective gear, Alberta will send 250,000 N95 masks to B.C.

Quebec gets 250,000 N95 masks, two million procedural masks and 15 million gloves.