Forestry is a Solution: COFI 2026 Convention to tackle industry crisis and what BC can control
VANCOUVER, BC (April 7, 2026): This week, the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) will convene its Annual Convention, bringing together more than 600 industry delegates, community and First Nations leaders, and government representatives. The gathering comes at a...
New Study Confirms Forestry Remains a Foundational Pillar of B.C.’s Economy
VANCOUVER, BC (April 7, 2026) – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) today released its latest economic impact study, Rooted in BC: Economic Impact of Forestry. The report uses the latest Statistics Canada data up to December 2024 to provide a localized look at...
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And that’s a wrap for #COFI2026.
There’s growing alignment on the need for a more stable, predictable operating environment—from the working forest vision to discussions on long-term fibre access. Government recognizes the challenge, but the path forward still requires urgent
Thank you to Premier David Eby for the closing Keynote at #COFI2026.
His message was clear: this moment is about building something stronger.
Forestry is a solution—driving jobs, supporting communities, and strengthening Canada’s economic future.
That means:
💰 Reducing
At #COFI2026: Let’s talk about access to wood.
Michael Armstrong, moderated a panel with Cheryl Hodder, David Elstone, Shannon Janzen, Percy Guichon, and Christian Messier grounded in a clear reality: BC’s forest sector is facing a structural shift, not just a cycle, with
At #COFI2026, Lennard Joe, CEO of the BC First Nations Forestry Council and Dr. Jill Harvey, Canada Research Chair in Fire Ecology at Thompson Rivers University explored how combining Indigenous knowledge with modern science is key to transforming BC’s approach to wildfire
Forest Industry Economic Impact Study
Published April 2024 with data available up to 2022, full report available here
Deeply rooted in BC’s communities
Highlights from Supply Chain and Community Benefits Study, full report available here
For every tree harvested,
3 Seedlings are planted
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EMAIL: info@cofi.org
