Liberals unveil forest policy with secretive tour to college
In Victoria the Liberal government paraded reporters to Lester Pearson College for a secrecy filled forest policy launch. Forest Minister Mike de Jong cited scenery while critics warned the plan to end job protections in tenure agreements and loosen harvest rules risks job losses and mill closures. The $75 million worker fund was brandished but lacked firm estimates.
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Liberals chart forest reforms to boost BC’s lumber future
BC plans 20 percent of timber to First Nations and community forest programs with the rest auctioned to lift stumpage value. Auction risks exist amid few big players and US challenges loom. $200 million compensation may be inadequate. rushed legislation alarms stakeholders.
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