Everyday the BC Wildfire Service are committed to protecting people and communities to l in every corner of our province.
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Our government had the opportunity to meet with the Truck Loggers Association, hearing directly from those who help drive BC’s forestry sector and support communities across the province.
Grateful for the conversation and their ongoing work in sustainable forestry.
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My good friends from the Truck Loggers Association are in town, so they stopped by at the legislature.
Next thing you know, we’re having a great conversation on forestry with @Dave_Eby !
Working with industry to support our workers and communities. Because we are stronger as partners
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Vaisakhi celebrates a defining moment in Sikh history, the founding of the Khalsa, and reflects enduring values of equality, courage, and service.
As April is also Sikh Heritage Month, we recognize and celebrate the contributions Sikh British Columbians have made
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My vision for the BC Wildfire Service:
Prevention first. Faster detection. Stronger initial attack. Modern forest management. Prepared communities.
Long-term recovery.
Protecting people, communities, and forests, today and for generations.
#wildfire #bcforests
Accessible childcare matters for working families.
This $8M+ investment is the latest in a series of projects we’ve delivered in Langford, part of the largest childcare expansion in Langford-Highlands history.
More spaces. More support. Helping families thrive.
#bcpoli #langford
Duties on Canadian softwood lumber needlessly favour offshore imports that endanger North American jobs across the supply chain.
Workers in BC, in Canada and in the United States are worse off from duties on softwood lumber.
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We took what we learned in 2025 to build a stronger plan preparing for Wildfire Season in 2026.
We are continuing our investments this year to improve our resiliency and preparedness efforts, to mitigate the risk.
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600 leaders at the @COFI_INFO Convention, all focused on charting the path forward for forestry in BC
This is about working forests and working people. Getting the right log to the right mill, supporting value-added manufacturing, and building a more resilient sector
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Real work is happening on the ground to make communities more FireSmart — reducing risk, protecting homes, and saving lives.
Budget 2026 is investing an additional $15M to expand this work across B.C.
This is how we better prepare communities for wildfire season.
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Real work is happening on the ground to make communities more FireSmart — reducing risk, protecting homes, and saving lives.
Budget 2026 is investing an additional $15M to expand this work across B.C.
This is how we better prepare communities for wildfire season.
#BCWildfire
Spoke this morning at the 2026 Wildfire Resiliency & Training Summit.
Thank you to the hundreds of firefighters, FireSmart experts, and Indigenous, local, and community leaders stepping up to help us prepare for the 2026 wildfire season.
#BCWildfire #bcforests #bcpoli
Getting ready to speak at the 2026 Wildfire Resiliency & Training Summit today
Grateful for the dedication of the BC Wildfire Service and all our partners who work to protect people
Our vision is clear: stronger prevention, faster response, and more resilient forests
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Tomorrow, BC Wildfire Service and FireSmart are hosting the 2026 Wildfire Resiliency & Training Summit in Victoria.
700+ firefighters, experts, and leaders are coming together to share the latest tools and prepare for wildfire season.
#BCWildfire #ForestryBC #bcpoli
One of the most crucial pieces of infrastructure for our growing south island population is transit and road infrastructure
Something we have been working on is the Bus On Shoulder project, which will deliver dedicated bus lanes that will speed up transportation times
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Pleased to have had the Interfor team here at the legislature to meet with the Premier to discuss the future of forestry and how we can work together to build a better sector.
Big or small, our government is here to support industry and workers.
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A specialized glulam manufacturing facility at Spearhead.
They’ve invested $60m in this expansion, with the Province providing $7.5m in funding. Construction is underway.
We are committed to supporting this sector to thrive.
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Always a pleasure to meet with the Truck Loggers Association.
We had a great lunch and conversation here at the Legislature to discuss how we can work together to help the timber harvesting contractors they represent thrive.
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Clinton's community forest has returned more than $1m to the community through timber sales.
Through community forest agreements, local logs benefit local people
Also, watershed management for communities and it contributes to a more diversified forest economy.
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Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility.
I want all transgender individuals, in my community and across our province, to understand that transgender people will always have a place in B.C.
#transgenderdayofvisibility
We’ve got strong support for Bill 14.
Because it delivers more opportunities, faster access to fibre, and long-term, sustainable stewardship.
BCTS must deliver for people. And that’s exactly what this does.
#ForestryBC #bcpoli
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Through funding coming from a partnership between the Province, and the Columbia Basin Trust, communities in the Columbia Basin are taking big steps in wildfire resilience.
23 communities are benefiting from the $3m funding.
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We’re building more in BC.
Bill 14 helps get the right log to the right mill, supporting value-added manufacturing and keeping jobs here at home.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
The BC Wildfire Service has seen 2,400 applicants for this season
More equipment, 10 new structure protection units & mechanical assets, and more
We are taking the necessary steps to prepare for whatever comes our way during wildfire season
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It’s always a pleasure to meet with our local Mayor, Scott Goodmanson.
We work at different levels of government, but for the same community. To better the place we both call home.
Great to hear that our visions align on many key aspects for the future of Langford
#langford
We’re coming closer to wildfire season every day
That’s why I’m glad I sat down with Eleanor Olszweski, federal Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience to discuss how we can work together to fight against wildfires and further improve mitigation strategies.
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We’re coming closer to wildfire season every day
That’s why I’m glad I sat down with @EleanorO_MP, federal Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience to discuss how we can work together to fight against wildfires and further improve mitigation strategies.
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During these difficult times, working with unions is crucial to ensure forestry workers are supported
Yesterday, I met with leaders in Unifor to discuss how we can work together to better protect our valued forestry workers and defend their jobs during uncertain times
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While I’m here in Ottawa, the people of BC’s Forest sector are top of mind for me
Unjust tariffs and duties, job losses, and uncertainty about the future
That’s why I’m here, the nations capital, pushing for BC’s fair share in federal support.
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A new CEO for Gorman Group
Congrats to Ashlee Cribb on being announced as the as the new executive chief
Thankful for the partnership Nick has displayed, working for the future of the sector, like in the recent $120m purchase of the Weyerhaeuser Princeton Mill
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