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05 Aug 2025
In August 2025, the Canadian government announced a series of measures to support the softwood lumber industry's competitiveness. The initiatives include state aid, investments in diversification, public procurement changes, market expansion, and worker training.
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3 likely harmful
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Announced: 05 Aug 2025
Loan guarantee
On 5 August 2025, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the government would provide up to CAD 700 million (USD 507.88) in loan guarantees to address the immediate financial pressures facing t...
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Announced: 05 Aug 2025
State aid, unspecified
On 5 August 2025, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney announced state aid of CAD 500 (USD 362.77) million to "supercharge product and market diversification" within the softwood lumber industry. This...
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Announced: 05 Aug 2025
Public procurement localisation
On 5 August 2025, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the government would modify federal procurement processes to mandate that companies contracting with the federal government source Canad...
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