Over 600 delegates will make their way to Prince George for the 2025 COFI Convention, one of the largest yearly gatherings of the forest sector in Western Canada.
It will focus on how the sector can respond to rising US tariffs, global trade uncertainty and regulatory complexity.
Discussions will center on strategies to improve industry competitiveness, enhance wood supply, strengthen partnerships with First Nations and, sustain local jobs, while positioning BC as a global leader in sustainable forestry.
Among the program’s speakers will be:
- Honourable David Eby, Premier of BC (invited)
- Honourable Ravi Parmar, BC Minister of Forests
- Regional Chief Terry Teegee, British Columbia Assembly of First Nations
- John Rustad, Leader of the Official Opposition, MLA for Nechako Lakes
- Chief Councillor John Jack, Huu-ay-aht First Nations
- Glen Clark, Chair, BC Hydro and Former Premier of BC
- James Moore, Senior Advisor Edelman, former Federal Minister of Industry
- Kate Lindsay, Senior Vice President & Chief Sustainability Office, Forest Products Association of Canada
- Lennard Joe, CEO, BC First Nations Forestry Council
- Kathy Aubsow, President and CEO, Sustainable Forestry Initiative
- John Kitzhaber, Former Governor of the State of Oregon
- Lisa Dominato, Councillor, City of Vancouver
- George Abbott, BC Treaty Commissioner and Former BC Cabinet Minister
- Jennifer Gunter, Executive Director, BC Community Forest Association
- Kim Haakstad, President & CEO, COFI
The event runs April 3rd and 4th and the PG Conference and Civic Centre.
A link to the full agenda can be found here.
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