Ravi Parmar
CanadapoliticianMale6.8Global Dominance: 0.01%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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Forests Minister Ravi Parmar described the fires threatening Summerland as some of the most challenging that crews have ever faced.
RCMP investigate possible Okanagan wildfire death as B.C. government declares state of emergencyCanada· 2026-08-09
B.C.’s Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said the international firefighters are helping during a challenging wildfire season.
More than 200 foreign firefighters headed to B.C. to battle wildfiresCanada· 2026-08-06
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said the province welcomed 25 firefighting personnel from the Yukon on Monday to help fight the blazes.
Clinton, B.C., wildfire leaves devastation in its wakeCanada· 2026-07-29
B.C. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said so far, the season has been manageable: Of the 182 new fires in the past week, 80 per cent have been declared out, contained or held at fewer than 10 hectares.
First Nations chiefs demand public inquiry, resignations over Ontario’s wildfire responseCanada· 2026-07-22
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said he expects to roll out plans for the province’s permitting system 'imminently.'
Workers ‘reeling’ after latest B.C. mill closure cuts 300 jobsCanada· 2026-07-16
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar issued a statement saying the news was 'heartbreaking' for workers, their families and the entire Prince George community.
Canfor closes Northwood pulp mill in B.C., resulting in 300 job lossesCanada· 2026-07-15
Ravi Parmar is British Columbia’s Minister of Forests.
Wildfire prevention funding for B.C. communities runs dryCanada· 2026-07-10
British Columbia’s Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said on social media that BC Wildfire Service continues to support the local fire department with crews and equipment.
Boston Bar, B.C. wildfire grows in size after evacuation orderCanada· 2026-07-06Ravi Parmar, British Columbia’s Minister of Forests, said this year’s wildfire season could be similar to the devastating years of 2017, 2018 and 2021.
Western Canada braces for severe wildfire season as El Niño moves inCanada· 2026-06-27
Ravi Parmar is the provincial Forests Minister who highlighted the enormous challenges facing the softwood industry.
Banks tell Natural Resources Minister loans for softwood industry are imminent, sources sayCanada· 2025-11-26
Ravi Parmar is the Forests Minister who opened the tribute to John Horgan.
B.C. NDP back Premier Eby, vote against leadership reviewCanada· 2025-11-16
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar warned of devastating effects on communities and employees.
Legault sets off alarm bells by warning of potential forestry job losses as trade war continuesCanada· 2025-11-13
B.C. Forest Minister Ravi Parmar says he’s 'heartbroken over the decision' regarding the mill closure.
West Fraser Timber shutters mill in 100 Mile House, B.C., affecting 165 jobsCanada· 2025-11-08
B.C. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar is urging Ottawa to be more aggressive in resolving the softwood trade dispute.
Ottawa rolls out $700-million loan package for softwood industryCanada· 2025-10-16
Ravi Parmar is the Forests Minister who is stickhandling the amendments to the Heritage Act.
B.C. pushes Heritage Act reform with First Nations amid concerns over development slowdownsCanada· 2025-09-27
Ravi Parmar discussed the need for Canada to diversify its lumber markets.
Can Canada finally sell more of its lumber overseas?Canada· 2025-09-16
Ravi Parmar, B.C.’s Minister of Forests, urged caution in the backcountry as exhausted firefighting crews prepare for another hot, dry weekend ahead.
Western Canada shrouded in smoke as hot, dry weather fuels new wildfiresCanada· 2025-09-04
British Columbia Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says the province is sending almost 100 wildland firefighters to Ontario.
B.C. sending almost 100 firefighters to Ontario, after 42 deployed to ManitobaCanada· 2025-05-17
B.C. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar has warned that new U.S. tariffs would be stacked on top of existing softwood duties.
Softwood showdown: Canada touts superior lumber quality as U.S. escalates trade battleCanada· 2025-03-17
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar is tasked with working towards ensuring a sustainable land base for timber harvesting.
B.C. lumber producers face challenges to gain greater access to timber amid tariffsCanada· 2025-03-05
Ravi Parmar is the Forests Minister who mentioned the potential increase in U.S. duties and tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber.
B.C. Opposition Leader Rustad wants to hit U.S. with ‘carbon tax’ on coal shipmentsCanada· 2025-02-25Ravi Parmar, the 30-year-old B.C. Forests Minister, discussed the impact of tariffs on softwood lumber during a news conference.
Canadian lumber producers brace for surge in U.S. anti-dumping duty ratesCanada· 2025-02-20
B.C. minister Ravi Parmar discussed the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber.
Politics Insider: Canada pulls officers from UN peacekeeping mission in the DRCCanada· 2025-02-15
Ravi Parmar, British Columbia’s forests minister, discusses potential tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber exported to the United States.
U.S. tariffs, duties on softwood lumber could reach 55%, says B.C. ministerCanada· 2025-02-14