Ravi Parmar

Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, released the following statement on the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM): I met with federal, provincial and territorial forest ministers from across Canada… It’s an honour to take on the role of incoming chair of the CCFM for the upcoming year. I want to thank the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Fisheries, Forests and Agriculture for Newfoundland and Labrador, for her leadership over the past year. …My priority will always be to put people first. Whether it’s protecting their homes from wildfire, adding more local jobs or ensuring forestry continues to be a source of pride and prosperity for our rural, remote and First Nations communities, this work must be rooted in the well-being of people. …The ongoing threat of U.S. softwood lumber tariffs continues to unfairly impact workers, families and communities in Canada. I’m committed to … push back against these unjust trade actions…