Ravi Parmar
Ravi Parmar is the British Columbia forests minister who has been vocal about the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber. During a trade mission in California, he highlighted the potential increase of tariffs up to 55%, contrasting it with the current 14% duty. Parmar advocates for understanding the detrimental effects of such tariffs on building costs, especially in the wake of significant housing loss due to wildfires.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 34,394 | $1,700,000 | 1,538$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 34,394 | $1,700,000 | 1,538$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Ravi Parmar is the provincial Forests Minister who highlighted the enormous challenges facing the softwood industry.
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Canada:
Ravi Parmar is the Forests Minister who opened the tribute to John Horgan.
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Canada:
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar warned of devastating effects on communities and employees.
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Canada:
B.C. Forest Minister Ravi Parmar says he’s 'heartbroken over the decision' regarding the mill closure.
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Canada:
B.C. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar is urging Ottawa to be more aggressive in resolving the softwood trade dispute.
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Canada:
Ravi Parmar is the Forests Minister who is stickhandling the amendments to the Heritage Act.
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Canada:
Ravi Parmar discussed the need for Canada to diversify its lumber markets.
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Canada:
Ravi Parmar, B.C.’s Minister of Forests, urged caution in the backcountry as exhausted firefighting crews prepare for another hot, dry weekend ahead.
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Canada:
British Columbia Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says the province is sending almost 100 wildland firefighters to Ontario.
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Canada:
B.C. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar has warned that new U.S. tariffs would be stacked on top of existing softwood duties.
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