Canadian Softwood Lumber Tax Rate Reduced to 35% After U.S. Review

• The tax rate for Canadian softwood lumber exports has been set at almost 35% after a U.S. review.
• This new rate is down from the combined rate of 45% announced in August last year.
• The B.C. Lumber Trade Council commented on the new tax rate.
• Rats are a topic in Canadian municipal elections, highlighting broader societal concerns.
• Several political parties are promising to tackle city rat problems in the upcoming elections.