7 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

7 d. ago Latest U.S. move pushes duties on Canadian softwood lumber over 35%

The U.S. says it will more than double countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports, a move B.C. business groups say will harm communities on both sides of the border.

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7 d. ago U.S. in final decision to hike Canadian softwood duties, tells officers to collect

The U.S. Department of Commerce says it has made a final decision to more than double countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports, a move business groups in British Columbia say will harm communities on both sides of the border. A statement from the American department says the duty for most Canadian companies is being […]

Sport

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

3 w. ago Trump could crush Canada’s softwood exports. Here’s how a new crisis could play out

The industry has seen a unique pattern emerge, where Canadian firms own a large chunk of U.S. production capacity — something Trump says he wants — and still face aggressive trade measures

Economics