COFI 2026 CEO Panel to Tackle the Forest Sector’s Future: The Council of Forest Industries has announced the lineup for its popular CEO Panel at the upcoming 2026 COFI Convention, taking place this April at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. The session will feature senior industry leaders Susan Yurkovich (Canfor), Steven Hofer (Western Forest Products), Sean McLaren (West Fraser), and John Mohammed (A&A Trading). Moderated by Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, the panel will offer a candid discussion on competitiveness, growth pathways, and forestry’s enduring role as a cornerstone of British Columbia’s economy at a pivotal moment for the sector.