BC Council of Forest Industries Statement on the disruptions at West Coast ports
Vancouver, B.C. – Michael Armstrong, Vice President & Chief Forester of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), issued the following statement today regarding the closure of B.C. ports: “With the disruptions to operations at West Coast ports, the BC Council of...
COFI Joins with the Business Community in an Open Letter to Newly Elected Leaders
"The BC Council of Forest Industries, alongside other business associations, extends congratulations to BC's newly elected and returning Members of the Legislative Assembly, expresses appreciation for their commitment to public service, and urges them to prioritize...
Linda Coady: Common ground emerging for B.C. forestry sector reform
See the article in the BIV hereB.C. parties aligned on Indigenous partnerships, industry stabilityMuch of the commentary since B.C.’s split election result has focused on how divides between political parties in the next B.C. legislature could result in nothing...
BC Council of Forest Industries announces the 2024 COFI Forestry Scholarship recipients during the National Forestry Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BC Council of Forest Industries announces the 2024 COFI Forestry Scholarship recipients during the National Forestry Week Vancouver, B.C. – In celebration of National Forestry Week, the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) is proud to announce...
Linda Coady COFI Remarks at the 2024 UBCM Mid-Sized Communities Luncheon, Tuesday, Sept 17, 2024
On behalf of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), it is my pleasure to welcome you to today’s Mid-Sized Communities Luncheon during the Annual Convention of the Union of BC Municipalities. Forest operations in BC really value the relationships they have with...
New COFI Study on Supply Chain and Community Benefits of the Forest Sector
VANCOUVER, B.C. (September 16, 2024) – A new economic study focusing on local communities across BC was released today by the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI). This study highlights the vital role of British Columbia’s forestry industry, as it touches so many...
Press Statement: BC Council of Forest Industries Responds to Latest Mill Closures
Vancouver, BC - September 5, 2024 – Linda Coady, President & CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) made the following statement in response to the announcement of additional mill closures in BC. “Any time a mill closes, those hardest hit are the...
COFI Releases a New Report on Building for the Future
VANCOUVER, BC (September 4, 2024) – The BC Council of Forest Industries today released a new report highlighting the vital role BC wood products play in ensuring the supply of cost-effective, climate-resilient building materials for affordable housing. On April 10,...
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