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COFI Publishes Op-ed: Forestry in B.C. is at a crossroads. It deserves to be treated as the major project it is
See the article in the Vancouver Sun here By Kim Haakstad, President and CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) Opinion: We can’t control U.S. tariffs, commodity prices or natural disturbances — but we can control how forestry is managed, supported and...
COFI Announces 2025 Forestry Scholarships
The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Forestry Scholarships. As part of our commitment to supporting the next generation of forestry professionals, COFI will award 10 scholarships of $2,000 each to students from across...
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COFI was proud to sponsor the 2025 Lower Mainland Local Government Association Conference in Whistler, themed “Building Stronger Communities: Leadership, Integrity and Collaboration in the Age of Information.”
It was a valuable opportunity to connect with mayors, councillors,…
COFI was proud to sponsor and attend the 2025 Interior Logging Association AGM and Convention last week in Kamloops. Our President & CEO, Kim Haakstad joined to connect with the contractors and equipment innovators who keep BC’s forest sector moving.
Contractors are vital to…
Wildfire season has begun in BC. With warm, dry weather and strong winds increasing fire risk, it's crucial we all do our part to prevent wildfires.
The BC Wildfire Service is urging people to postpone open burning and use caution in the backcountry. With fires already active…
Join COFI VP & Chief Economist Kurt Niquidet on May 20 at the Surrey Board of Trade for a panel discussion with leading experts on the future of BC’s resource economy.
What does Trump really want from 🇨🇦? Our natural resources. Forestry, LNG + mining power BC’s economy.
Hear Minister @JagrupBrar1 + industry leaders break it down:
Kurt Niquidet, @COFI_INFO
Michael Goehring, @MA_BC
Richard Wong, @OilGasCanada
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