Ravi Parmar

Ravi Parmar

politician Canada

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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Canada Canada: Forests Minister Ravi Parmar is tasked with working towards ensuring a sustainable land base for timber harvesting. 5

The Globe and Mail: B.C. lumber producers face challenges to gain greater access to timber amid tariffs

Canada Canada: Ravi Parmar is the Forests Minister who mentioned the potential increase in U.S. duties and tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber. 5

The Globe and Mail: B.C. Opposition Leader Rustad wants to hit U.S. with ‘carbon tax’ on coal shipments

Canada Canada: Ravi Parmar, the 30-year-old B.C. Forests Minister, discussed the impact of tariffs on softwood lumber during a news conference. 5

The Globe and Mail: Canadian lumber producers brace for surge in U.S. anti-dumping duty rates

Canada Canada: Ravi Parmar, British Columbia’s forests minister, discusses potential tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber exported to the United States. 5

The Globe and Mail: U.S. tariffs, duties on softwood lumber could reach 55%, says B.C. minister