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We Never Get Bored Talking About Wood

30:03June 22, 2023

In the wake of forest fires in Canada impacting a large swath of the United States, Chris and Scotty talk with Jean François Samray, the President and CEO of the Quebec Forest Industry Council. Not only does the latest smoke filled atmosphere get an airing, but they also talk about forest management on government owned land and the long standing softwood lumber trade dispute between the US and Canada.

Guest

Jean-Francois Samray Headshot

Jean-Francois Samray

CEO of Forestry Quebec

Moderators

Chris Sands

Christopher Sands

Director, Canada Institute
Maryscott Greenwood Profile Photo

Maryscott "Scotty" Greenwood

Chief Executive Officer, Canadian American Business Council

Canada Institute

The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community.  Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests.  Read more