The Softwood Summit affirmed the importance of BC’s forest sector; formed working group to address tariffs. Feedback from affected groups include:
- Steelworkers: Forestry workers need action now
- TLA :Timber harvesting contractors must get Fed support
- COFI’s Kim Haakstad: Focus should include BC policy changes
- Resource Works: The future of forestry is still unclear despite promises
In related news: Eby says BC won’t run anti-tariff ads alone; New Brunswick Minister backs cap on softwood to secure deal; Rob Shaw says the summit was just a photo op in disguise; Les Leyne says lumber subsidies make for a vicious circle; and the US Lumber Coalition wants to eliminate third-party reviews.
In other news: the US Supreme Court prepares to weigh tariffs-fight in test of Trump’s power—while the ghost of Ronald Reagan looks on; BC’s private forests don’t require changes; Ontario’s species decline challenge; and climate change falls as top concern in survey. Meanwhile: FSC Canada announces new board members; LP Building Solutions has a new CEO; and Boise Cascade reports Q3 earnings.
Finally, Forsite and BGS acquire Forcorp to expand forestry analytics across Canada.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor