Sinclar says the decision was made due to unsustainable provincial policy as well as the uncertainty surrounding fibre supply and economic challenges related to additional duties on softwood lumber by the U.S, government.
In April, the US Department of Commerce announced a combined countervailing and anti-dumping duty rate of 34.45%. This rate was an increase from the previous 14.5%.Â
The group says the trade actions continue to harm workers, families, and communities across British Columbia and Canada—and have gone unresolved for far too long.
The licence operates within the Prince George Timber Supply Area, which includes the Prince George and Stuart Nechako natural resource districts. Only operations within the Prince George Natural Resource District will be audited.
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
