COFI and BCLTC Statement on Canada-US Trade Talks
(Vancouver, BC) - Kim Haakstad, on behalf of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), and the BC Lumber Trade Council (BCLTC) issued the following statement on the Canada-U.S. trade talks: “COFI and BCLTC welcome the decision to pause the implementation of Section...
COFI Statement on Pulp Mill Closure in Prince George
(Vancouver, BC) - Kim Haakstad, President & CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) issued the following statement in response to the announced closure of another pulp mill: “COFI extends our deepest concern to the workers, families, and communities...
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Kim Haakstad, on behalf of COFI and BCLTC issued the following statement on the Canada-U.S. trade talks:
“COFI and BCLTC welcome the decision to pause the implementation of Section 338 tariffs while talks continue between Canada and the United States.
While we await further
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