On behalf of the Board of Directors of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), I am pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Haakstad as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of COFI. Kim Haakstad brings a wealth of experience and expertise to COFI, with...

Vancouver, B.C. – Linda Coady, President & Chief Executive Officer of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), issued the following statement today in response to a commitment to undertake a “review of BC forests” that is part of the cooperation agreement...

Commemorating John Horgan  The board, members, and staff at the BC Council of Forest Industries extend our sincere condolences to the family of former BC Premier John Horgan, who passed away this week.  Over the years, the forest sector in BC engaged in many...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...