New council will advocate for B.C. forestry workers | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation

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New council will advocate for B.C. forestry workers | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation

The provincial government has formed a new council to advance British Columbia’s interests in the long-standing softwood lumber dispute with the United States. The council brings together leaders from the forestry sector and labour, alongside experts on U.S. relations and officials from the B.C. government. The B.C. Softwood Lumber Advisory Council convened its first meeting on Jan. 30, and will meet regularly. It advises the Minister of Forests…