Ottawa is urged to threaten to turn off power to the U.S. if it blocks free trade in timber. “I would remind U.S. policymakers that without Canada’s energy, they had better learn to speak Arabic and read by candlelight.” – Tom Stephens, Former CEO, MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. Open trade is a two-way street. – Bob … Read more
Last week’s government info-mercial found the premier lauding his government for introducing ³tough legislation² for the forest sector rather than more fairly commenting on the industry¹s track record of world-leading good forest management. Premier Ujjal Dosanjh and his government continue to send mixed messages regarding the forest industry. Last week¹s government info-mercial found the premier … Read more
Government’s initiative to secure a working forest is not getting support from the forest industry. Government¹s initiative to secure a working forest is not getting support from the forest industry. This paradox results from some of the small print of the discussion paper announced last month. Reflecting public polling that supports establishing a working forest … Read more