The Minister’s Council on Forest Sector Competitiveness, made up of representatives from industry, labour, municipal government, independent experts, representatives from First Nations and environmental groups was appointed in November 2004. The Minister’s Council was asked to produce a set of recommendations for presentation to the Minister.
The Council’s Report is intended to serve as a guide for the government of Ontario and MNR in particular, in its dealings with the forest sector to ensure sound public policy. The government of Ontario needs to develop strategies and tactics to address the serious challenges confronting the forest sector today and in the coming years. At the same time, the future of the industry is also largely dependent upon the industry itself and its workers. The key to a successful strategy will be a shared recognition of what needs to be done and a shared responsibility for acting on those needs.
The council met on five occasions during the first four months of 2005. The Report with recommendations was presented to the Minister of Natural Resources on May 27, 2005.
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- Minister’s Council on Forest Sector Competitiveness (PDF, 649KB 53 pages)
- Attached letter from the WAABIGONIIW SAAGA’IGANIIW ANISHINAABEG (Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation)
