PRINCE GEORGE – The 19th annual BC Natural Resources Forum kicked off once again, albeit virtually. The theme to Day One looked at some of the challenges facing future investment and some of the biggest challenges facing all of the sectors. …The CEO of the Council of Forest Industries echoed that sentiment, saying that uncertainty around permitting is driving investment out of the province, as is the sudden change in policy. “What would really help is having a balanced approach to forest policy modernization that’s underway here,” says Susan Yurkovich. “We need a fact-based approach and it’s only going to be informed with good science and traditional knowledge and making sure we have an inclusive process. Which means having everyone at the table.” Another challenge facing all facets of the resource sector is labour.