Forestry workers, employers and communities throughout British Columbia are receiving targeted assistance through a forestry workers support grant, a $20.8-million investment to help employers and communities respond quickly to the needs of the sector, by providing funds for worker retention, wage support and job-creating local projects. “There are serious global pressures impacting forestry workers in B.C., including unfair and punishing duties and tariffs driven by U.S. President Donald Trump,” said Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests. “We are not backing down, we’re going to fight like hell to defend our forestry jobs. The new forestry workers support grant is one tool we’re taking action on right now to protect jobs today.” Delivered through the Northern Development Initiative Trust the grant is anticipated to support 1,400 forestry workers. …“In times of crisis, workers and communities need support from the provincial government and this is a great example of that,” said Jeff Bromley, chair, United Steelworkers Wood Council.

Additional coverage in CBC News: B.C. forestry support grant welcomed by industry stakeholders amid tariff struggles