Tag: Softwood Lumber

Emerson’s role as softwood envoy comes to an end

VICTORIA, B.C.- British Columbia's special envoy to the United States has taken his leave from the position. David Emerson served...

Forest Minister promises to continue fight against U.S.-imposed lumber duties

BC's Minister of Forests says the province is committed to continuing to fight against duties imposed by the United...

Softwood lumber dispute rolls along

Forestry communities on Vancouver Island are weathering the current softwood storm. Rick Wangler, of the United Steelworkers Local 1937,...

Softwood lumber dispute rolls along

BC's special envoy to the United States says new tariffs announced on Canada's softwood lumber is an old tactic...

Provincial government continues work on softwood lumber deal

The BC government is working to develop a strategy to get a softwood lumber deal. More than $4-billion in...

Horgan says Clark government is ignoring softwood lumber dispute

The NDP says Christy Clark has let down forest workers and communities as U.S. softwood lumber penalties loom. B.C. New...

US Government launches investigation into Canadian softwood lumber

The United States Government has confirmed it is launching investigations into whether softwood imports from Canada have harmed its...

Softwood lumber dispute reignited as U.S. industry files petition

The United States lumber industry has filed a petition requesting the U.S. Government launch litigation against the Canadian and...
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