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BC Council of Forest Industries Statement on BC Budget 2025
COFI Statement on BC Budget 2025 (Vancouver, BC) – Kim Haakstad, President & CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) issued the following statement: “COFI welcomes the BC Government’s focus on responding to the threat of new US tariffs in Budget 2025. We...
Statement from the BC Council of Forest Industries on Trade Tariffs
The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) strongly opposes the U.S. government's decision to impose a 25% tariff on all exports including Canadian forest products, a move that threatens the competitiveness of BC's forestry sector, jobs in local communities, and the...
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🌲 "Breaking New Ground" at the 2025 COFI Convention 🌲
As forestry practices evolve, the intersection of conservation, Indigenous consultation, third-party certification, and workforce development is central to the future of the industry.
The "Breaking New Ground" panel at the…
Don't miss this conversation with Bruce St. John at the @canadawoodgroup to learn more about why international market diversification is more important than ever, the impact of evolving trade policies, and the exciting innovations shaping the future of Canada’s forestry exports.…
At the COFI 2025 Convention, we’re tackling one of the most urgent challenge facing BC’s forest sector—predictable access to fibre. Without it, BC’s global competitiveness and the family-supporting jobs forestry provides remain at risk.
Within the sustainable Allowable Annual…
The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) issued the following statement on BC Budget 2025:
“COFI welcomes the BC Government’s focus on responding to the threat of new US tariffs in Budget 2025. We are disappointed by the absence of dedicated support for the forest sector. As…
For every tree harvested, 3 seedlings are planted
For every
tree harvested,
3 seedlings
are planted
Learn more about how we harvest less than 1% of BC’s forests each year.
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