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Government report warns of 16 000 softwood job losses
A BC Stats forecast says 16 000 direct forest industry jobs and many more indirect positions could disappear if the U S 27 percent duty remains. The report highlights regional dependency with Powell River and Cariboo Nechako North Coast areas hit hardest while retraining and extended aid are urged. The federal response remains unclear as political figures push for Ottawa to act.
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Paul Willcocks
SNS
Victoria
BC Stats
B.C
Hinton
U.S
Cariboo
Nechako and
North Coast
Powell River
Gordon Campbell
Ottawa