Vancouver, B.C. – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Forestry Scholarships, recognizing students pursuing careers across British Columbia’s forest sector. Since 2007, COFI’s annual scholarship program has...

September 4, 2026 The Honourable David Eby Premier of British Columbia Via Email RE: Immediate Provincial Action Required to Address the Deepening Crisis in British Columbia’s Forest Sector Dear Premier Eby, We are writing on behalf of organizations representing...

(Vancouver, BC) – Kim Haakstad, President & CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) issued the following statement: “Our thoughts are first and foremost with the workers, families and communities impacted by the indefinite curtailment of the mill. These...

(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...

(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...

(Vancouver, BC)  – Kim Haakstad, President & CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), issued the following statement in response to today's announcement from the Government of Canada on measures to support the forest sector and the release of the report...

(VANCOUVER, BC) May 11, 2026.  As BC’s forest sector continues to evolve, helping students understand career opportunities in modern forestry remains important. The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) welcomes new support from Forestry Innovation Investment (FII)...

VANCOUVER, BC (April 7, 2026): This week, the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) will convene its Annual Convention, bringing together more than 600 industry delegates, community and First Nations leaders, and government representatives. The gathering comes at a...