4 d. ago Carney’s $1.2 billion in lumber aid inflames subsidy allegations, U.S. industry says

New financial support pledged by Canada risks deepening the neighbours’ long-running trade dispute, and may result in yet more import taxes

Economics

6 d. ago LILLEY: Softwood lumber tariffs soar as Mark Carney’s plan fails to deliver

The Prime minister claimed to be the man with the plan, but that plan is clearly not working

Economics

1 week ago Carney vows $1.2 billion bailout for lumber sector hit by Trump tariffs

‘Canada does not dump lumber into the United States, and we will continue to make the case that these current and proposed duties are unjustified,’ Carney said

Economics

1 week ago United Steelworkers union welcomes federal softwood announcement, calls for urgent follow

TORONTO, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) is welcoming today’s announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney on new federal measures to support Canada’s softwood lumber industry, calling it a long-overdue step toward rebuilding a sector under intense pressure from escalating U.S. tariffs. The federal plan includes $700 million in loan […]

Society

1 week ago Carney announces $1.2 billion in support measures for softwood lumber industry

The move comes as the U.S. ratchets up duties on Canadian softwood lumber as bilateral trade tensions rise.

Economics

1 week ago Mark Carney's announcement of $1.2 billion for forestry sector gets qualified support in B.C.

The prime minister said Ottawa will provide $700 million in loan guarantees and $500 million to help with diversification

Economics