By the First Nations Forestry Council
VANCOUVER – The First Nation Forestry Council and four B.C. pulp and paper companies are pleased to announce they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote and support the growing role and influence of First Nations in the B.C. forest sector… The MOU encourages the development of shared information on industry activity and First Nation participation in the industry. It also commits the parties to work together to promote projects, policies and regulations to benefit of First Nations and the participating companies. “This agreement underscores our commitment to work closely with First Nations to develop strong relationships and create mutually beneficial economic opportunities,” says Joe Nemeth, President & Chief Executive Officer, Catalyst Paper.
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