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David Eby: “The softwood lumber sector is bigger than auto parts and steel combined in terms of the Canadian economy, and it needs…”

On the recordAugust 17, 2026
The softwood lumber sector is bigger than auto parts and steel combined in terms of the Canadian economy, and it needs to be front and centre at the table.
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David Eby
Source
cbc.ca

Editor's note · Context

British Columbia Premier emphasizing importance of lumber in negotiations.

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