BCLTC works to implement softwood lumber agreement

Sep 21, 2006. /Lesprom Network/. With the softwood lumber agreement signed, the BC Lumber Trade Council (BCLTC) underlined on September 20 the importance of its ongoing work with the government of Canada to implement the terms and conditions of the agreement. "We are working proactively with the federal government on implementation issues," said John Allan, president of the BC Lumber Trade Council. "We are pleased with the progress made to date and the responsive efforts of international trade minister David Emerson and his officials in making this important agreement a reality," Mr. Allan said. The BC Lumber Trade Council is the voice for companies in British Columbia representing the majority of BC lumber production.