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Forestry
Economy
Forestry groups say B.C. needs urgent action to revive the sector
B.C. forestry groups say the sector has reached a breaking point and are urging the province to take immediate action to protect mills, jobs and access to timber.
Economy
B.C. lumber industry hoping for trade relief in new Canada-US deal
British Columbia forest industry groups are closely watching the latest high-stakes round of Canada-U.S. trade talks.
Economy
Federal action plan for forestry sector expected this week, as report warns of looming “existential risk”
The federal government is expected to release a long-awaited action plan for Canada's struggling forest sector within days, a senior official said Thursday.
Provincial
Report calls for regional approach and more transparency in forest management
A new independent report says British Columbia’s forest management system needs a complete overhaul rather than short-term fixes.
Provincial
B.C. outlines new 10-year economic strategy, with an eye to federal defence
British Columbia is laying out a new 10-year plan to get major projects built and bolster the province’s skilled workforce, while playing a bigger role in national defence.
Provincial
B.C. forests minister heads to Asia for trade mission
British Columbia’s Forests Minister Ravi Parmar will lead a trade mission to Japan and South Korea, beginning Nov. 8.
Provincial
Joint task force to develop supports for tariff-hit forestry sector
A joint federal and provincial task force will work to determine how to support Canada’s forestry sector amid potentially devastating U.S. tariff rates on softwood lumber.
Provincial
Forests summit planned in Vancouver amid mounting U.S. tariffs on wood
Federal and provincial ministers are set to meet in Vancouver Monday for a forestry summit, as the sector braces for a major hit from new U.S. tariffs.Â
