Forest Capital of Canada

March 08, 2010

Mr. Richard Harris (Cariboo—Prince George, CPC): Mr. Speaker, all throughout the Cariboo Regional District in my riding there will be celebrating going on this year and next because the Canadian Forestry Association has designated this region as the forest capital of Canada. This of course was no surprise to us because we have some of the most unique, diverse and beautiful forests in all of Canada.

As members know, the forest-dependent communities in this area have faced great challenges since 1993 from the mountain pine beetle infestation. But these communities are tough, and these two years will provide an opportunity to celebrate the economic, cultural, environmental and historical contributions these forests have made on life in the Cariboo. I have no doubt that this area will prosper well under the title's theme: Canada's Forests: Strong Roots, Green Shoots!

Congratulations to the Cariboo Regional District.