Federal $11M investment aims to protect northern B.C. forest jobs

On October 28, 2026, the Government of Canada invested $11M through the RTRI to modernize Conifex’s Mackenzie mill, supporting hundreds of northern B.C. jobs.

IRCNews desk October 28, 2026 1 min read

On October 28, 2026, the Government of Canada invested $11M through the RTRI to modernize Conifex’s Mackenzie mill, supporting hundreds of northern B.C. jobs.

Government of Canada’s RTRI investment to modernize a Mackenzie sawmill signals job protection and stronger competitiveness in northern B.C. Workers, families, employers—and newcomers and students—can look to a more resilient, upgraded forest sector.

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