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Indo-Canadian Voice: ‘Another review of forest policy in BC should not be a priority right now,’ says COFI President

... Linda Coady, President and Chief Executive Officer of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), said on Monday that another review of forest policy in BC should not be a priority right now. Coady pointed out: “Premier [David] Eby has already publicly acknowledged that rising US duties and tariffs on forest products would have a ‘devastating’ impact on thousands of jobs in resource communities across the province. In light of this very real threat, now is the time for urgent action on the commitments the government has already made to maintaining a competitive and sustainable forest products manufacturing sector in BC" ... CLICK HERE for the full story

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