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WATCH: Forestry Industry Facing Labor Shortage

It is an industry that’s a significant driver of the BC and Canadian economy–forestry. But it’s been a tumultuous few years for the sector with more challenges seen ahead.

Stake holders are now meeting in Kelowna for the annual Council of Forest Industries convention. They are planning how to tackle the most pressing issue — a major labor shortage.

Those in the business say an aging workforce will leave many positions within the industry to be filled.

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