The resignation of Chrystia Freeland adds to Canada’s political and economic uncertainty (as US tariffs loom). In related news: housing takes centre stage in Canada’s Fall Statement; and FPAC bemoans the lack of investment tax credits. In other Business news: COFI’s Linda Coady says BC needs action on existing NDP commitments; Weyerhaeuser is sued over pension plan transfer; BC’s Sunder Timber acquires Great Western Lumber; and ResourceWise’s five predictions for 2025.

In Forestry News: the US will combat demand-driven illegal deforestation; a new poll says Canadians back forestry protections; BC commits to reforestation despite declining harvest; Bruce Blackwell on BC’s Stanley Park forest management project; herbicides can change wildfire behaviour; shrubs can help recovery after fire; and the known unknowns of the climate crisis. 

Finally, don’t miss tonight’s talk by Don Pigott on the “seedy business” of BC’s seed supply.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor