A statement Wednesday from the
Meanwhile, it says the sawmill in
Canfor says preliminary engineering and budgeting for that project are underway, and the company will conduct a "comprehensive evaluation" of the availability of fibre to support the facility, making a final investment decision by the end of June.
Forests Minister
Canfor president
"Our goal is to match our mill capacity with the economically available fibre for harvest," his statement said. "This is what will ultimately create greater stability for our employees and communities."
While the near-term outlook in B.C. is "challenging" given the supply of fibre, he said, the province "remains an important part" of the company's operations.
"The changes we are announcing will help make us smaller but stronger in B.C. and help ensure we can continue to contribute to the economy and quality of life here in the province for decades to come."
Canfor representatives did not immediately reply Wednesday evening to a question about the number of jobs affected by the closures.
The announcement comes just two weeks after Canfor announced it will permanently close the pulp line at its
Ralston's statement notes B.C.'s annual allowable cut has declined with "unprecedented wildfires" in different parts of the province, as well as the wind-down of harvesting in forests affected by earlier mountain pine beetle infestations.
He said the province welcomes Canfor's plan to build a manufacturing facility in
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