US EditionForests Minister Parmar says workers in B.C. deserve “same treatment” as in Ontario
Forests Minister Parmar demands federal aid equal to Ontario's as tariffs reach 45%, urging faster distribution of $1.2 billion in industry support funds.
- Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says it is 'unacceptable' that the federal government supports forestry workers in Ontario and Quebec but 'continues to drop the ball' when it comes to supporting B.C. forestry.
- Parmar says forestry workers in B.C. should get the 'same treatment' as forestry workers elsewhere, as 'their paycheques matter just as much as the paycheques of those folks working in that paper mill' in Ontario.
- Parmar and Premier David Eby asked the federal government for help due to tariffs now adding up to 45%, and Parmar says Ottawa is holding up the distribution of $1.2 billion in support announced in August.
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Forests Minister Parmar says workers in B.C. deserve 'same treatment' as in Ontario
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says it is "unacceptable" that Ottawa always steps up when it comes to supporting key sectors in Ontario and Quebec, but "continues to drop the ball" when it comes to supporting B.C. forestry.
Forests Minister Parmar says workers in B.C. deserve ‘same treatment’ as in Ontario
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says it is “unacceptable” that Ottawa always steps up when it comes to supporting key sectors in Ontario and Quebec, but “continues to drop the ball” when it comes to supporting B.C. forestry.
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Forests Minister Parmar says workers in B.C. deserve “same treatment” as in Ontario
VICTORIA - Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says it is "unacceptable" that Ottawa always steps up when it comes to supporting key sectors in Ontario and Quebec, but "continues to drop the ball" when it comes to supporting B.C. forestry.
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Forests Minister Parmar says workers in B.C. deserve "same treatment" as in Ontario
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Forests Minister Parmar says workers in B.C. deserve "same treatment" as in Ontario – Energeticcity.ca
VICTORIA — Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says it is “unacceptable” that Ottawa always steps up when it comes to supporting key sectors in Ontario and Quebec, but “continues to drop the ball” when it comes to supporting B.C. forestry. Parmar’s comments come after federal jobs minister Patty Hajdu announced Friday that Ottawa will contribute $12 million toward a $29-million package to help keep a paper mill in northern Ontario open. Parmar says he …
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