by Working Forest | Mar 24, 2020 | Archives
Equipment Journal — Various forms of construction, mining and forestry are included in Ontario’s list of essential services, as the province moves to close businesses in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. On Monday, March 23, Premier Doug Ford announced...
by Working Forest | Mar 23, 2020 | Archives
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Labor have both said the forest products industry is an “essential critical infrastructure workforce in the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.” These are allowed to...
by Working Forest | Mar 23, 2020 | Archives
Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, Let me begin by commending you and your government for your swift action in responding to the current COVID-19 crisis. Please know that you have the full support of Canada’s forest products sector to step up as part of this Team Canada...
by Working Forest | Mar 23, 2020 | Archives
Tolko Industries says they are not foreseeing any closures or layoffs in the near future, depending on if the COVID-19 pandemic worsens. “Right now we have no plans for any closures or curtailments,” says Chris Downey, communications advisor for Tolko...
by Working Forest | Mar 23, 2020 | Archives
Vancouver, B.C. – In response to the COVID-19 outbreak West Fraser is taking steps to protect its employees and respond to changing market conditions. The health and safety of our employees, their families and the communities we work in are vitally important. West...
