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Premier David Eby says he’s disappointed in the lack of tariff relief for B.C.’s softwood lumber industry. The federal government announcing a number of measures to help tariff-affected industries Monday, but the lumber industry isn’t on the list. Ben O’Hara-Byrne has more.

Asked about a discrepancy in funds provided to B.C.’s softwood lumber industry when compared to tariffed industry’s like steel and aluminum, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Resources, Tim Hodgson, clarified that the “federal government has committed $2.5 billion to the forest products industry and to helping the industry through this challenging time.” He adds, “Softwood...

The federal government announced $1.5 billion in tariff relief for exports of products containing steel, aluminum and copper. But, B.C. Premier David Eby said he is disappointed that softwood lumber didn’t make the list. Also, Richmond RCMP is investigating a security breach at Vancouver’s International Airport.

The federal government will be launching a softwood lumber task force in the early part of 2026 with the goal of increasing domestic productivity and reaching new global markets. UBC Forestry Professor Harry Nelson discusses whether it’s enough to protect Canada’s forest sector from punishing U.S. tariffs and duties.

Though new federal support is being welcomed by those in the struggling softwood lumber industry, they also caution that it’s not a long-term solution. Heidi Petracek has reaction from those most impacted, and why they say the relief they really need feels out of reach.

The federal government has announced more money to support softwood lumber producers . But in New Brunswick, some industry stakeholders worry it’s not enough and want the governing Liberals to do more. Anna Mandin reports.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce new supports for the country’s lumber and steel industries on Wednesday, as companies continue to deal with fallout from the U.S. trade war. A senior government source says Carney will add $500 million to the Softwood Lumber Development Program and reduce quotas on foreign steel imports from...

At least 36 people have been killed, and almost 300 others are still unaccounted for, after a fire that engulfed high-rise apartment buildings in Hong Kong and burned for hours. In the U.S., two National Guard members were shot and left in critical condition Wednesday afternoon in Washington, D.C., near the White House. Back in...

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt for the first time since taking office. For Holt, natural resources were top of mind: from softwood lumber to mining. Anna Mandin reports.

The provincial government is calling on Ottawa to stand up for B.C.’s forestry sector. It’s inviting federal ministers to the table to discuss the challenges the industry is facing after being slapped with high tariffs from the U.S. Richard Zussman has more.

At a press conference on Monday, British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province will no longer proceed with anti-tariff ads aimed at American audiences, following backlash to a similar Ontario campaign.   Eby says the decision reflects a new, coordinated approach with Ottawa on softwood lumber strategy as Canada-US trade talks remain stalled.  “We’ll ensure our...

B.C. is calling on the federal government to provide some relief from softwood lumber tariffs. The province is holding an emergency softwood summit. UBC Forestry Professor Harry Nelson speaks with Global News Morning about the long-standing dispute between the U.S. and Canada and whether there’s any hope of mitigating the damage.

We have the latest on the Abbotsford shooting as we learn more about the victim and what happened on Monday morning. The City of Richmond is hosting a public information session about the Cowichan Nation ruling and the B.C. government is calling on the federal government to step up and help B.C. companies against the...

Premier David Eby is warning many forest companies in B.C. are on a ‘razor’s edge of survival.’ This as an additional tariff comes into effect for the softwood lumber industry. Any Canadian product heading to the U.S. now faces import taxes of more than 45 per cent. Richard Zussman has more.

U.S. President Donald Trump has proclaimed trade talks with Canada are now over. This comes as steep softwood lumber taxes are raising concerns. Anna Mandin reports on what some New Brunswick MLAs think about Trump’s comments.

Canada’s lumber industry has been hit by a new round of tariffs. Effective October 14th the U.S. will be imposing a 10% tariff increase on lumber imports, raising the total duty to more than 45%. There is also a new levy of 25% on wood based home products. Brian Menzies of the Independent Wood Processors...

Canada’s softwood lumber sector is taking yet another hit because of the United States tariffs, as President Trump adds 10 per cent more to the levy that’s already causing challenges. Industry experts are saying this isn’t sustainable for one of Canada’s largest industries. Vasilios Bellos reports.

B.C. Premier David Eby says the federal government needs to step up and help the province’s softwood lumber industry as new tariffs from the U.S. come into effect. As the BCGEU strike continues, restaurants worried about running out of alcohol as pleading for alternative options and a woman who accidentially made a $300 online payment...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his U.S. counterpart next week, after the latter imposed additional tariffs on softwood lumber and furniture. It will be Carney’s second visit to the White House since becoming prime minister.

At a press conference in Montreal on Friday, Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson announced more than $22 million for eight projects to accelerate battery innovation and production in Quebec and across Canada. Hodgson framed the investments as central to Canada’s bid to become a global energy superpower. He also addressed U.S. tariffs on Canadian resources,...