Ravi Parmar: Forestry, pipelines, Carney, China

In an exclusive interview with BC Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar, He shares an exclusive look at the provincial government’s new "Make More in BC" initiative. This strategy aims to shift the province away from a reliance on raw log exports and commodity lumber for the U.S. market, focusing instead on building a high-value "wood value economy." The Minister highlights a major new partnership with West Kelowna’s Gorman Brothers, centered on a new economic hub in the Merritt timber supply area that will prioritize local logs for local mills.

He also delivers a candid critique of the federal government, expressing frustration over Ottawa’s recent $1.5 billion aid package that supported auto and steel but excluded the forestry sector. From reducing permit lag times to exploring emerging markets in the UK and Middle East, the interview covers the essential steps being taken to stabilize the industry.

It’s a deep dive into the future of BC forestry, the impact of softwood lumber tariffs, and the government's commitment to ensuring forestry workers are never again left vulnerable to global market shifts.
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