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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 1H 3M

Carney Support Canadian Soft Wood Products

from Policy and Rights · host Michael Clogs

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a news conference at a wood product manufacturing facility in Kelowna, B.C., where he announces a suite of measures to support the domestic softwood lumber industry. The measures include $700 million in loan guarantees, prioritizing the use of Canadian materials in construction, diversifying international markets, $50 million in support for upskilling, reskilling, and income supports, among other initiatives. The prime minister faces questions from reporters on whether or not the federal government intends to bring in retaliatory measures in response to the latest round of U.S. tariffs against Canada. British Columbia Premier David Eby holds a news conference in Kitimat to mark the first shipments of liquefied natural gas from LNG Canada to Asia. He is joined by Chris Cooper, the CEO of LNG Canada.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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