Tim Hodgson Announces $130M to Modernize Canadian Forestry

Tim Hodgson announced $130M for 56 projects to modernize Canada's forestry sector.
Over a dozen sawmills closed since August, causing 40 curtailments and 1,000 job losses.
Industry's 'existential crisis' due to homegrown barriers like unstable broadband access and weak demand.
Funding supplements $2B in federal support since August 2025.
Sector faces 'existential risk' from American duties without action.
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