COFI Statement on Federal Budget 2026
(Vancouver, BC) - Kim Haakstad, President & CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), issued the following statement today in response to the federal Budget 2026: “We welcome the federal government’s commitment of $6.5 billion in new funding over six...
2027 COFI Convention in Prince George – Registration now open
The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2027 COFI Convention, taking place April 7–9, 2027, at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre. Under the theme "Forestry is a Solution," the Convention will...
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COFI welcomes Budget 2026’s $6.5 billion commitment to Canada’s forest sector. 🌲
Companies need improved conditions to keep operating today so they can invest in the opportunities of tomorrow. Strong sawmills and pulp mills are the foundation for innovation and new investment
“Forestry is turnkey.”
As Kim Haakstad told @HotelPacificoBC, getting logs flowing and permits in hand could get BC’s forest sector moving quickly.
The opportunity to supercharge the sector is here. Let’s get to work. 🌲
🎧 Hear the full conversation on at @airquotesmedia
See the full interview with @Kimmy_Haak here:
Council of Forest Industries convention set for April in Prince George #cityofpg #princegeorgebc #northernbc @COFI_INFO
2027 COFI Convention – Registration now open!
BC’s forest sector is at a crossroads. Join leaders from industry, government, First Nations and communities to advance solutions that strengthen competitiveness and unlock forestry’s potential to support housing, 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
TEL: 604-684-0211
EMAIL: info@cofi.org
