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sectors of the economy over British Columbia's forest sector. statement not long ago that the province wants to work with
Asked about the size of the funding in light of the recent the federal government to transform the forestry sector, but
1.5-billion commitment to sectors including steel, aluminium both parties need to do their part.
and copper, Hodgson said his government has previously "While the investments announced today are a step in the
committed 1.5−billion commitment to sectors including steel, right direction, we urge the federal government to bring the
aluminium and copper, Hodgson said his government has same level of commitment to forestry as they have shown

previously committed 2.5 billion in support for the forestry sector. to other sectors," he said.
Commitments include $500 million each for programs that A spokesperson for federal Conservative Leader Pierre
supply softwood lumber loan guarantees and tariff loans for Poilievre's office said the Liberal government has "abandoned"
firms facing liquidity shortfalls. plans to get a deal for forestry workers as Canadian industries
The government earmarked another $500 million for forest struggle under US tariffs.
sector funding programs that prioritise wood-based building "After 11 years and four White House administrations, the
products and Indigenous-led projects, among other initiatives. Liberals have failed to get a softwood lumber deal with the
Hodgson said the government is working "constructively" Americans. The previous Conservative government negotiated
with the province. a deal within its first 80 days," spokesperson Sam Lilly said

British Columbia's Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said in a in an email recently.

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