Truck Logger BC

August 20, 2026 – The Truck Loggers Association (TLA) is, once again, deeply disappointed by today’s announcement that Domtar will indefinitely idle its Howe Sound pulp mill and Bayview Fibre chipping facility in Port Mellon. The decision affecting approximately 400 employees represents yet another serious setback for BC’s coastal forest sector and the communities that depend on it.

TLA Response to Federal Investment in Iskum Investments LP The TLA congratulates Iskum Investments LP on today’s significant federal investment announcement, and we’re pleased to see continued support for Indigenous leadership in BC’s forest sector.

TLA Statement on Canfor’s Northwood Pulp Mill Closure July 15, 2026 The Truck Loggers Association (TLA) is deeply saddened by today’s announcement that Canfor’s Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George will permanently close. The loss is another significant blow to BC’s forest sector. This closure is another stark reminder that BC’s forest sector remains in crisis.

The Truck Loggers Association (TLA), Interior Logging Association (ILA) and North West Loggers Association (NWLA) are pleased BC’s Budget 2026 acknowledges the importance of forestry and includes funding intended to address the province’s ongoing forestry crisis. However, we note the budget forecasted annual harvest levels of only 29 million cubic metres, which fall far short of Premier Eby’s mandate to Forests Minister Ravi Parmar to achieve an annual harvest level of 45 million cubic metres.

TLA’s Statement on Provincial Forestry Advisory Council’s Report: From Conflict to Care: BC’s Forest Future The TLA appreciates and respects the thoughtful report released today by the Provincial Forestry Advisory Council. We welcome its focus on a cross-ministry approach, First Nations reconciliation and co-governance, stability and predictability for industry and investors, and community empowerment; priorities the TLA has long advocated on behalf of its members and the forest sector.

TLA’s Statement on Domtar’s closure of Crofton Pulp Mill Dec 3, 2025 Yesterday, Domtar’s announcement of its Crofton pulp mill was a major and far-reaching loss to its workers, the North Cowichan community, and the broader forest-industry supply chain across the BC Coast. It is especially difficult knowing that this closure was preventable. Industry, labour and municipal governments have been warning the BC government about the risk of mill closures for many months.

TLA’s Statement from BC Forestry Summit Nov 3, 2025 the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities. Their commitment to a coordinated national approach in addressing softwood lumber tariffs is an important step toward ensuring the long-term stability and competitiveness of Canada’s forest sector.

TLA’s Statement on the Provincial Forest Advisory Council’s Interim Status Report October 27, 2025 The TLA commends the Provincial Forest Advisory Council (PFAC) for its ongoing work to develop a long-term vision for BC’s forest sector, and release of its interim status report.

The TLA is pleased to join COFI in issuing this joint statement with other industry stakeholders in support of a TeamBC approach to making the forestry sector a high priority for provincial and federal government.

TLA Statement on BC Timber Sales review Sept 23, 2025 The TLA is pleased to see the Ministry of Forests finally take action on the recent BC Timber Sales review, and we welcome the expanded mandate and resulting recommendations. We are particularly encouraged by the focus on improving access to fibre, especially through predictable and diverse supply, increased volume targets, and timely auctions of unharvested and compromised stands.