The
The Canfor statement said the specialty paper facility at the mill will stay open.
He said Canfor will be working to support affected employees through the transition.
B.C. Premier
"This is obviously devastating news for those 300 individuals who have lost their jobs for their families, these are people with mortgages, car payments. It’s an incredibly stressful time for them and for the whole community in
Eby said the transition team will help workers losing their jobs with access to benefits the government has established, including training, transition to retirement or other supports.
The premier told reporters at a news conference on housing that he planned to be in
The shutdown will result in a reduction of 280,000 tonnes of market kraft pulp annually.
Canfor said the decision to close the pulp line at the mill came after an "extensive analysis" of its operations and the long-term supply of fibre in the area.
“In recent years, several sawmills have permanently closed in the
Canfor needs to "rightsize" its operating platform, he said.
The statement said the company regrets the effect the closure will have on its employees, their families and the businesses that support it and the local community.
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