Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.
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Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training)
Advocating for improved implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act that will encourage stewardship and support leadership initiatives.
Support changes to the federal tax system, such as the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance and the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR and ED) program, to encourage greater capital investment in the Canadian forest sector.
Work with federal government on climate change regulations, policies and programs as they relate to the forest products industry. The industry is keen to be a solution provider to help Canada address climate change.
General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.
Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.
Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).