by Working Forest | Sep 16, 2016 | Archives
While the rise of protectionism dominated the discussions among world leaders during the latest G20 summit, aViewpoint published today by the MEI shows among other things that the tariff barriers imposed on Canadian softwood lumber threaten nearly 22,000 jobs...
by Working Forest | Sep 16, 2016 | Archives
Despite multiple legal setbacks before World Trade Organization and NAFTA tribunals, American softwood lumber producers are still calling for the imposition of limits and tariffs on Canadian imports, arguing that they represent unfair competition because they’re...
by Working Forest | Sep 16, 2016 | Archives
Bill Gates has thrown his weight behind a small U.S. firm that hopes to licence its innovative biomass energy technology in Alberta and worldwide. The billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, who has backed several other U.S. biofuel startups over the years, is the lead...
by Working Forest | Sep 15, 2016 | Archives
Gull Bay First Nation member have voted in favour of an $8-million settlement offer from the federal government. The settlement relates to a timber royalties claim dating back to the 1800’s. The band says it was never paid for timber and other resources taken...
by Working Forest | Sep 15, 2016 | Archives
Last week, a Saint John businessman put forward a revolutionary idea — to relocate the J.D. Irving pulp mill somewhere outside city limits, so the area can blossom into a tourist destination rivalling Niagara Falls. “The city has an image problem,” said Mark...
by Working Forest | Sep 15, 2016 | Archives
Canada’s International Trade Minister is warning it may not be possible for Canadian and American officials to settle a looming softwood-lumber battle before an October deadline – after which Washington is free to slap duties on timber from Canada. “This is a...
