WRLA Advocacy Bulletins
Keep up with the latest legislative developments and updates.
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Update on U.S. Softwood Tariffs
September 11, 2024
With the recent announcement of new US tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber, the WRLA and our members are obviously paying close attention to developments. Today, we have an update on new action from the federal government on this ongoing dispute.
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Economic Impact Report
June 23, 2020
A report on the economic value and footprint of the building supply sector in the Prairies "The building supplies dealers sector across the Prairie provinces is a strategically important retail sector with more than 1,300 stores employing 27,000 staff and generating $7.2 billion in sales in 2019."
WRLA Tackles Carbon Tax
March 26, 2024
We believe that now is the time for a concerted effort across the lumber and building materials sector to highlight how punitive carbon taxes are.
Federal Cabinet Shuffle
July 28, 2023
Notes on the new names and faces in different federal cabinet positions.
Provincial Budget Roundup
April 19, 2023
What do the different provinces' 2023 budgets hold for WRLA members?
Restoring Safe Services - Manitoba's Pandemic And Economic Roadmap For Recovery
April 29, 2020
"...COVID-19 is having a global impact. Everything is changing, quickly. The challenge is enormous, but Manitobans have once again risen to the task, some at great personal risk and financial hardship. I want to personally thank each and every one of you for your sacrifice..."
Re-Open Saskatchewan - A plan to re-open the provincial economy
April 23, 2020
"...COVID-19 has currently changed the way we live and work – in Saskatchewan, across the country and around the world. It’s impacted the way in which we socialize with our family and friends..."