Registration Opens

Continental Breakfast / Networking

Welcome

  • First Nations traditional welcome
  • Dorian Uzzell, TLA President, President, Wahkash Contracting
  • Peter Lister, TLA Executive Director
  • Vaughn Palmer, Master of Ceremonies

Markets & Economy

Global trading norms have been disrupted by the current US government, creating uncertainty and lowering consumer and business confidence. How is this impacting Canada and the forest sector, what can we expect in critical lumber markets and what are we doing to promote wood domestically?

Moderator: Vaughn Palmer
Speaker: 

  • Rick Jeffery, resident & CEO, Canadian Wood Council

Coffee / Networking Break

Closing the Gap on Fibre Supply

The BC Government’s Path to 45 initiative has set a harvest target of 45 million cubic metres from public lands. What progress is being made towards this goal and what does it mean for contractors?

Moderator: Vaughn Palmer
Speakers:

  • Jim Girvan, Associate, IFS Ltd.
  • Jonathan Armstrong, VP, Forest Stewardship and Fibre Supply, Western Forest Products

Networking Time

Politics over Lunch

Back by popular demand, this dynamic duo share their views on BC’s political landscape and facilitate a fascinating political discussion.

Moderator: Vaughn Palmer
Speakers:

  • Richard Zussman, Reporter, Global BC
  • Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent, CHEK News

Coffee / Networking Break

Government Initiatives Update

BC’s Ministry of Forests and industry will provide insights into current initiatives, recommendations, and the future direction of sustainable forest management.

Moderator: Vaughn Palmer
Speakers:

  • Makenzie Leine, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Forests
  • Melissa Sanderson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Forests
  • Gary Merkel, Co-chair, Provincial Forestry Advisory Council

Improving Workplace Safety

While great strides have been made in improving forestry safety, it remains a critically important area of focus.

Moderator: Vaughn Palmer
Speakers:

  • WorkSafe BC
  • BC Forest Safety Council

Loggers’ Dinner and Comedy Theatre

Reception 5:30 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm
Comedy 8:00 pm

Loggers’ Lounge

After some laughs with our comedian, continue the good times with friends in the Cypress lounge along with music and libations.

Loggers Breakfast Buffet / Networking

Registration Open

AGM for TLA Members Only

Fostering Collaboration & Partnerships, Part 1 First Nations Partnerships

As industry and First Nations continue to build stronger ties and meaningful business partnerships, what is working and what are some of the challenges?

Moderator: Vaughn Palmer
Speakers:

  • Chief Ronnie Chickite, Chief Councillor, We Wai Kai Nation
  • Klay Tindall, GM, Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures

Coffee & Networking Break

Trade Show Open

Leader’s Luncheon with Premier David Eby

Trade Show Networking and Coffee

Fostering Collaboration & Partnerships, Part 2: Forest Industry and Business Association Perspectives

Forest industry association leaders focus on the critical issues they’re facing today.

Moderator: Vaughn Palmer

Speakers:

  • Kim Haakstad, President and CEO, Council of Forest Industries
  • Joe Nemeth, GM, BC Pulp & Paper Coalition
  • Bridgette Anderson, President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
  • Peter Lister, Executive Director, Truck Loggers Association

Trade Show Happy Hour

Step into the action on the trade show floor and connect with top exhibitors to discover new products, services, and opportunities.

Free Evening / Networking

Breakfast / Networking

Registration Open

BC is Burning

Experts featured in this urgent and powerful documentary on BC’s wildfire crisis share vital insights and the transformative solutions we need.

Moderator: Vaughn Palmer

Speakers:

  • Rob Schweitzer, Assistant Deputy Minister, BC Wildfire Service
  • Carolyn Smyth, Research Scientist, Pacific Forestry Centre, Natural Resources, Canada
  • Jim McGrath, Natural Resources Manager, Tk’emlύps te Secwépemc

Coffee Networking Break

Public Perceptions of Forestry

Key insights are shared to inspire new strategies for engaging communities and reframing public perceptions of forestry.

Moderator: Vaughn Palmer

Speakers:

  • Hélène Marcoux, Manager, Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
  • Bob Kronbrauer (aka BC Bob), Creator Journalist, TV Host

Perspectives on BC’s Forestry Sector

An open discussion with the leader of BC’s official opposition party and his thoughts on forestry in our province.  
 

Trade Show Open

Lunch / Networking on the Trade Show Floor

TLA Ladies' Luncheon

TLA Ladies' no host Luncheon
Venue: Lift Restaurant
333 Menchion Mews
(outside back door of Westin Bayshore Hotel)
RSVP: To reserve your seat, call/text Vicky Weaver 250-889-3016

TLA Forestry Education Fund Presentation

In Conversation: TLA with Forests Minister, Hon. Ravi Parmar

Join TLA’s executive for an insightful discussion with the BC Forest Minister, Hon. Ravi Parmar.

Speakers:

  • Minister of Forests, Hon. Ravi Parmar
  • Dorian Uzzell, TLA President, President, Wahkash Contractoing ,
  • Aaron Service, TLA Past President, President, Peninusla Longging,
  • Bob Marquis, TLA Vice-President, President, Marquis Contracting

Trade Show Networking

Trade Show Closed

All delegates and exhibitors must promptly exit the Trade Show Floor at 4:30pm

Suppliers’ Night Trade Show Dinner + Live and Silent Auction

After Party!

Ends at 1am