Forestry Townhall with MP Jeff Kibble and Leaders to Demand Real Answers on Pulp Mill Closures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Please register online at jeffkibble.ca/events

Duncan, BC – February 26, 2026 — On Thursday, March 5, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Duncan Meadows Golf Course, forestry workers, union members, industry stakeholders, government representatives, and affected community members will come together for a Forestry Workers Townhall Event to speak about the crisis facing workers and towns hit by mill closures.

The panel will be chaired by Member of Parliament Jeff Kibble, who has spoken publicly about the devastating impact of mill closures on workers, families and local economies. Leaders from government, industry and labour will join the discussion to listen directly to worker concerns, acknowledge the real human cost of shutdowns, and work toward meaningful, community-driven solutions.

“This isn’t just an industry issue — it’s a community issue,” said MP Jeff Kibble, representing Cowichan-Malahat-Langford. “Forestry workers and their communities are being hit hard. We must come together, hear your voices, and push for the commitments and actions you deserve.”

Mill closures have forced families to make impossible choices, left local businesses struggling, and weakened regional economies. The townhall will focus on real impacts — from job loss to community sustainability — and explore concrete steps forward, including support programs, policy reforms, and coordinated industry-government-union action.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, March 5th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: Duncan Meadows Golf Course (6507 North Rd, North Cowichan, BC)
Registration: Please register online at jeffkibble.ca/events

All forestry workers, union members, families affected by mill closures, and community residents are invited to attend. Media are welcome.