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Minister Thomson ‘pleased’ about contractor sustainability review

Jan. 23, 2017 - Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson elaborated on the contractor sustainability review announced by Premier Christy Clark at the TLA’s 74^th Annual Convention & Trade Show, “In It For The Long Run.”

“This is a landmark announcement for timber harvesting contractors and for the forest industry as a whole,” said David Elstone, TLA executive director. “Contractors are the economic backbone of B.C.’s rural communities. Ensuring they are on a secure business footing and earning a fair rate of return means we’ll continue to have long-term, well-paid jobs in B.C.’s rural communities and that benefits everyone.”

For his part, Minister Thomson is pleased the timelines are quick. “I’m really pleased we are able to respond, listen and move it forward with the urgency and the timing that the [timber harvesting contractor] associations have been advocating for.” The deadline for completing the economic analysis, which has already begun, and getting the independent facilitator in place is March 31, 2017.

“This is the most important announcement for contractors in years and demonstrates the premier and her team — including Minister Thomson — understand and are committed to the success of the forest industry,” said Elstone. “There’s much more work to do but I know the TLA and its members are ready to do their part to get this process done in a timely manner.”

1/2 @Steve4Kelowna discusses #forestry competitiveness agenda, SAFE certification for Ministry contracts...#2017TLA pic.twitter.com/jKkRYwyCog

— Truck Loggers Assoc. (@truckloggerBC) January 20, 2017

2/2...and the recently announced contractor sustainability review with #2017TLA delegates this morning

— Truck Loggers Assoc. (@truckloggerBC) January 20, 2017

January 23, 2017  By Truck Loggers Association