Government of Alberta response to FISC recommendations on forest industry competitiveness

I want to emphasize that in addition to the Government of Alberta’s responses to the FISC recommendations, the Government of Alberta will continue to work closely with Alberta’s forest sector and will consider any and all additional actions that can assist the industry while complying with Canada’s obligations under the Softwood Lumber Agreement. [...] The FISC Committee made 49 recommendations to the Government of Alberta to restore the competitiveness of Alberta’s forest sector. [...] Government of Alberta Response to FISC Recommendations on Forest Industry Competitiveness 1 The Government of Alberta, and especially those of us in SRD, are committed to keeping forestry as a key contributor to a strong economy and a healthy environment, and to forest workers and communities as essential to the social fabric of Alberta. [...] Next steps: In the fall of 2009, the Alberta government will publish a clarification of the roles and responsibilities of government and forest tenure holders. [...] These changes could improve the ability of industry to respond to current challenges, be less vulnerable for trade action, position the sector for the future and facilitate the entrance of new operators to the market.