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Getting Government Right For The Forest IndustryApril 28 2009As we travel through the grim economic landscape of this recession, many turn to government for solutions. The public’s expectation of the role of government is as much subject to changing fashions as other elements of our culture: sometimes we assume they can do no good in the economy and other times we expect them to save our jobs. Read This Op EdGovernments’ Forgotten Role: Fix Business ConditionsApril 27 2009, Globe and MailTo say that times are tough in the Canadian forestry sector is a gross understatement. With the U.S. housing collapse and global financial services meltdown, the sector has lost 50,000 jobs and more than 250 mills over the past two years. Read This Op EdGetting the budget right means bold economic policy and smart spending (Globe & Mail)January 19 2009While most of us are hoping for a significant stimulus package in the upcoming federal budget, it must be acknowledged that big spending by government is at best a blunt instrument with limited impact on our export-dependent economy. At worst, it can support the status quo, delay needed adaptation and make our economy weaker. Read This Op EdGetting the budget right means bold economic policy and smart spendingJanuary 19 2009While most of us are hoping for a significant stimulus package in the upcoming federal budget, it must be acknowledged that big spending by government is at best a blunt instrument with limited impact on our export-dependent economy. At worst, it can support the status quo, delay needed adaptation and make our economy weaker. Read This Op EdWrite This Down - Government Should Go Bold Or Go HomeJanuary 19 2009, Ontario, British Columbia, New BrunswickThe use of forest products is such a big part of our daily lives we don’t realize how much we rely on them. Think about it as you walk across your hardwood floor in your wood-framed house in search of a piece of paper to jot something down at your wooden desk. Read This Op EdLet’s not waste this crisisNovember 04 2008The Prime Minister is meeting with the Premiers next week to discuss the economy. No doubt, how to address the distress in the forest products industry will be one of the issues discussed. The current situation is dire with large drops in demand in both the lumber and paper sectors leading to layoffs and plant closures. Read This Op EdDear First Ministers: Urgent and Strategic Action RequiredNovember 04 2008As the Prime Minister and Premiers prepare to meet later this week to discuss how best to respond to the current economic crisis, what measures should they be planning to take? Read This Op EdDear Prime MinisterNovember 03 2008We are writing on behalf of the millions of Canadians whose jobs depend directly and indirectly on sustaining a competitive manufacturing and value-adding business sector in Canada to ensure that your Government fully understands the critical situation that these companies face. Read This Op Ed |
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