April 8, 2015 Prince George, B.C. Natural Resources Canada
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., Minister of National Revenue and MP for Delta–Richmond East, on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the government’s new investment of $8.9 million for the Expanding Market Opportunities Program. Minister Findlay made the announcement during an address at the annual convention of the Council of Forest Industries in Prince George.
Minister Findlay also highlighted the Government of Canada’s ongoing commitment to drive innovation, accelerate the forest industry’s transformation and create and protect jobs in the forest sector.
The Expanding Market Opportunities Program helps Canadian producers diversify markets and market segments for forest products, build business relationships across the world and enhance competitiveness and prosperity for Canada’s forest industry. This renewed commitment is part of Canada’s comprehensive strategy for enhancing innovation and competitiveness in Canada’s forest industry.
Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C.,
Minister of National Revenue and MP for Delta–Richmond East
Greg Rickford
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources
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