Premier Horgan says forestry sector hit with hard times

Premier John Horgan spoke at the BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George this afternoon. Meeting before industry leaders, local politicians, and the general public, Horgan touched on topics from BC Hydro and ICBC rates, to softwood lumber and the forestry sector. He admits the region is facing challenges with NAFTA negotiations and the softwood lumber trade dispute with the United States. …In his keynote speech, the Premier described the unprecedented wildfire season in 2017, the pine beetle epidemic, and failed NAFTA negotiations as part of what the province has experienced of recently. However, he claims the industry can still do wonders in the midst of a ‘bad run.’ “It continues to be an employer in communities like Prince George and others in Northern BC.