The company I represent is…

The company I represent is an Ontario-based user of forest products residuals.

We do not believe a sawmill license should be granted to the proponent.

Historically, many sawmills have operated in the area of the proposed Bonfield Forest Products facility. They have invariably closed because of the lack of a sufficient, economical source of raw material. Nothing has changed in this regard.

There are existing mills in this fibre basket which have recently invested large amounts of capital to ensure their long-term sustainability. These mills struggle to find sufficient, affordable fibre to operate. To grant a license to an unproven player creates further uncertainty in fibre availability for existing mills.