David Eby

BC Premier Eby boarded a flight for India on Friday, embarking on a trade mission to a country that only recently was in a serious diplomatic dispute with Canada. …The Premier’s entourage only includes his Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, Ravi Kahlon, and a few staff members. But, just as Prime Minister Carney is heading to China on Jan. 13 to pursue new economic opportunities, Canadian leaders are being pragmatic about their trading partners in light of US President Trump’s tariffs and sovereignty threats. …Kim Haakstad, CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries, says her sector doesn’t sell much wood to India now, but members are very keen on Mr. Eby’s venture. …To ship wood to India means 40 to 60 days at sea…but it can take 50 to 60 days to move BC lumber to the southeast of the US overland. …“If we can get it to the UK, we can get it to India.” [to access the full story a Globe & Mail subscription is required]