Northwest B.C. MP presses feds to support forestry workers
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OTTAWA, ON —Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP MP Taylor Bachrach called on the federal government to provide assistance to forestry workers affected by sawmill closures across B.C. in the House of Commons today (Dec.9).
Bachrach called on Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan to meet with community leaders and work to provide greater flexibility in the EI system so that workers can access financial assistance as Christmas approaches.
“B.C.’s forestry workers need help now and the federal government is missing in action,” said Bachrach.
“It’s been a tough year for many families in my riding and across B.C., where many northern communities rely on forestry work. At the very least, I’d hope that the new minister would come to B.C. and work with communities to get workers the help they need during this difficult period.”
