Guy Bourgouin

The MPP for Mushkegowuk James Bay believes the province must be more proactive instead of reactive when it comes to the northern forestry industry. New Democrat Guy Bourgouin questions whether more mills like Kap Paper could face either closure or curtailment in operations before a long-term plan is developed. He adds one area he would like to see addressed is an extension of power and co-generation agreements beyond five years. …Bourgouin says the NDP continues to push for a forestry strategy that includes investments in modernization, better coordination across various ministries and work centered transition support and training programs. Bourgouin notes that there are numerous one-industry towns that rely on the forestry industry for survival.