Ravi Parmar
@rparmarbc.bsky.social
BC’s Minister of Forests, Deputy Government House Leader, Chair of Canada’s Council of Forest Ministers, MLA for Langford-Highlands.
This year BCWS deployed to more out of province locations than any past season.
Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and for the first time, Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova Scotia.
In January, they supported CAL Fire in response to the California fires.
#BCWildfire
Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and for the first time, Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova Scotia.
In January, they supported CAL Fire in response to the California fires.
#BCWildfire
November 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This year BCWS deployed to more out of province locations than any past season.
Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and for the first time, Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova Scotia.
In January, they supported CAL Fire in response to the California fires.
#BCWildfire
Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and for the first time, Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova Scotia.
In January, they supported CAL Fire in response to the California fires.
#BCWildfire
Alongside Minister Hodgson, we’ve accomplished a great amount for forestry.
We’re transforming the sector so that workers are never put in this position again.
There are real obstacles and setbacks yet to come. But we’re going to fight for you, to get us through them.
#bcpoli
We’re transforming the sector so that workers are never put in this position again.
There are real obstacles and setbacks yet to come. But we’re going to fight for you, to get us through them.
#bcpoli
November 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Alongside Minister Hodgson, we’ve accomplished a great amount for forestry.
We’re transforming the sector so that workers are never put in this position again.
There are real obstacles and setbacks yet to come. But we’re going to fight for you, to get us through them.
#bcpoli
We’re transforming the sector so that workers are never put in this position again.
There are real obstacles and setbacks yet to come. But we’re going to fight for you, to get us through them.
#bcpoli
280 communities across BC have received FireSmart funding:
132 First Nations and 148 local governments.
FireSmart is how we build wildfire resilience at the community-level, with local leadership at the head of the work.
#BCWildfire
132 First Nations and 148 local governments.
FireSmart is how we build wildfire resilience at the community-level, with local leadership at the head of the work.
#BCWildfire
November 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
280 communities across BC have received FireSmart funding:
132 First Nations and 148 local governments.
FireSmart is how we build wildfire resilience at the community-level, with local leadership at the head of the work.
#BCWildfire
132 First Nations and 148 local governments.
FireSmart is how we build wildfire resilience at the community-level, with local leadership at the head of the work.
#BCWildfire
This news is a good start. One that helps ensure workers will continue to get paid, and continue to feed themselves and their families.
There’s a long way to go, and a lot of work still to be done. But this is how we fight for workers, as Team Canada.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
There’s a long way to go, and a lot of work still to be done. But this is how we fight for workers, as Team Canada.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
November 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This news is a good start. One that helps ensure workers will continue to get paid, and continue to feed themselves and their families.
There’s a long way to go, and a lot of work still to be done. But this is how we fight for workers, as Team Canada.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
There’s a long way to go, and a lot of work still to be done. But this is how we fight for workers, as Team Canada.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
Mayor Krakowka of Tumber Ridge. A real through and through forestry community.
Every forestry town across rural BC gets a seat at my table. And every one gets the same commitment: I will fight for you, I will work with you, to find opportunities for local workers.
#bcpoli
Every forestry town across rural BC gets a seat at my table. And every one gets the same commitment: I will fight for you, I will work with you, to find opportunities for local workers.
#bcpoli
November 27, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Mayor Krakowka of Tumber Ridge. A real through and through forestry community.
Every forestry town across rural BC gets a seat at my table. And every one gets the same commitment: I will fight for you, I will work with you, to find opportunities for local workers.
#bcpoli
Every forestry town across rural BC gets a seat at my table. And every one gets the same commitment: I will fight for you, I will work with you, to find opportunities for local workers.
#bcpoli
This spring, we worked on the development of a province-wide wildfire camera network.
With AI-assisted smoke detection to improve wildfire response and provide data for predictive research, we are changing the game.
Every season, we get better and stronger.
#BCWildfire
With AI-assisted smoke detection to improve wildfire response and provide data for predictive research, we are changing the game.
Every season, we get better and stronger.
#BCWildfire
November 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
This spring, we worked on the development of a province-wide wildfire camera network.
With AI-assisted smoke detection to improve wildfire response and provide data for predictive research, we are changing the game.
Every season, we get better and stronger.
#BCWildfire
With AI-assisted smoke detection to improve wildfire response and provide data for predictive research, we are changing the game.
Every season, we get better and stronger.
#BCWildfire
The announcement from the federal government is real progress in our fight for forestry.
It shows that when we stand up for our economy, for our workers, it pays off. We must keep the momentum going.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
It shows that when we stand up for our economy, for our workers, it pays off. We must keep the momentum going.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
November 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The announcement from the federal government is real progress in our fight for forestry.
It shows that when we stand up for our economy, for our workers, it pays off. We must keep the momentum going.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
It shows that when we stand up for our economy, for our workers, it pays off. We must keep the momentum going.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
Next week, our wildfire symposium will bring the provinces and territories together.
All to learn from one another, to coordinate better. And to send a united message to the federal government, for them to lend support to a national wildfire framework.
#BCWildfire
All to learn from one another, to coordinate better. And to send a united message to the federal government, for them to lend support to a national wildfire framework.
#BCWildfire
November 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Next week, our wildfire symposium will bring the provinces and territories together.
All to learn from one another, to coordinate better. And to send a united message to the federal government, for them to lend support to a national wildfire framework.
#BCWildfire
All to learn from one another, to coordinate better. And to send a united message to the federal government, for them to lend support to a national wildfire framework.
#BCWildfire
Unjustified tariffs and duties are bearing down on workers. But we’re not throwing our hands up.
It falls on our governments, to fight back.
Not just against Trump, but for the sector itself. We will navigate this challenge with new opportunities, new partnerships.
#bcpoli
It falls on our governments, to fight back.
Not just against Trump, but for the sector itself. We will navigate this challenge with new opportunities, new partnerships.
#bcpoli
November 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Unjustified tariffs and duties are bearing down on workers. But we’re not throwing our hands up.
It falls on our governments, to fight back.
Not just against Trump, but for the sector itself. We will navigate this challenge with new opportunities, new partnerships.
#bcpoli
It falls on our governments, to fight back.
Not just against Trump, but for the sector itself. We will navigate this challenge with new opportunities, new partnerships.
#bcpoli
We want to thank the federal government for today's announcement.
Let’s be clear: this announcement is the direct result of Premier Eby's leadership.
He has fought like hell for forestry workers to be respected and supported. Today's federal action reflects that work.
#bcpoli
Let’s be clear: this announcement is the direct result of Premier Eby's leadership.
He has fought like hell for forestry workers to be respected and supported. Today's federal action reflects that work.
#bcpoli
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We want to thank the federal government for today's announcement.
Let’s be clear: this announcement is the direct result of Premier Eby's leadership.
He has fought like hell for forestry workers to be respected and supported. Today's federal action reflects that work.
#bcpoli
Let’s be clear: this announcement is the direct result of Premier Eby's leadership.
He has fought like hell for forestry workers to be respected and supported. Today's federal action reflects that work.
#bcpoli
In 2025, we doubled our night-time aerial firefighting fleet.
They carried out 260 missions across BC - finding fires, surveilling them, and fighting them.
Innovative our equipment and tech to keep up with increasing, growing wildfires.
#BCWildfire
They carried out 260 missions across BC - finding fires, surveilling them, and fighting them.
Innovative our equipment and tech to keep up with increasing, growing wildfires.
#BCWildfire
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
In 2025, we doubled our night-time aerial firefighting fleet.
They carried out 260 missions across BC - finding fires, surveilling them, and fighting them.
Innovative our equipment and tech to keep up with increasing, growing wildfires.
#BCWildfire
They carried out 260 missions across BC - finding fires, surveilling them, and fighting them.
Innovative our equipment and tech to keep up with increasing, growing wildfires.
#BCWildfire
These agreements are concrete commitments.
That Japan and South Korea will work with Canada, joining our fight for forestry workers by creating opportunities.
These are partnerships forming in real-time, being strengthened in real-time.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
That Japan and South Korea will work with Canada, joining our fight for forestry workers by creating opportunities.
These are partnerships forming in real-time, being strengthened in real-time.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
November 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM
These agreements are concrete commitments.
That Japan and South Korea will work with Canada, joining our fight for forestry workers by creating opportunities.
These are partnerships forming in real-time, being strengthened in real-time.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
That Japan and South Korea will work with Canada, joining our fight for forestry workers by creating opportunities.
These are partnerships forming in real-time, being strengthened in real-time.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
In 2024/25, we completed 200 wildfire risk reduction projects, covering close to 2,440 hectares of land.
This is the work that sets us up for future seasons - reducing the severity of wildfires, better protecting families and communities.
#BCWildfire
This is the work that sets us up for future seasons - reducing the severity of wildfires, better protecting families and communities.
#BCWildfire
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
In 2024/25, we completed 200 wildfire risk reduction projects, covering close to 2,440 hectares of land.
This is the work that sets us up for future seasons - reducing the severity of wildfires, better protecting families and communities.
#BCWildfire
This is the work that sets us up for future seasons - reducing the severity of wildfires, better protecting families and communities.
#BCWildfire
It is one thing to stabilize the sector, with worker supports and new in-BC opportunities.
But it cannot stop there, we must completely transform the sector. Looking internationally, pushing back against Trump, working as one team across BC and Canada.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
But it cannot stop there, we must completely transform the sector. Looking internationally, pushing back against Trump, working as one team across BC and Canada.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It is one thing to stabilize the sector, with worker supports and new in-BC opportunities.
But it cannot stop there, we must completely transform the sector. Looking internationally, pushing back against Trump, working as one team across BC and Canada.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
But it cannot stop there, we must completely transform the sector. Looking internationally, pushing back against Trump, working as one team across BC and Canada.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
The BC Wildfire Service is a world-class organization. When Canada needs expertise it looks to British Columbia.
Next week I’m hosting a National Wildfire Symposium. Bringing leaders from coast to coast to coast to take wildfire head on.
🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025FOR0055-001162
#BCWildfire
Next week I’m hosting a National Wildfire Symposium. Bringing leaders from coast to coast to coast to take wildfire head on.
🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025FOR0055-001162
#BCWildfire
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The BC Wildfire Service is a world-class organization. When Canada needs expertise it looks to British Columbia.
Next week I’m hosting a National Wildfire Symposium. Bringing leaders from coast to coast to coast to take wildfire head on.
🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025FOR0055-001162
#BCWildfire
Next week I’m hosting a National Wildfire Symposium. Bringing leaders from coast to coast to coast to take wildfire head on.
🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025FOR0055-001162
#BCWildfire
We’re not going to sit idle while the sector experiences some of the biggest challenges to date.
We’re looking everywhere for opportunities.
While we lead the offensive, we need the federal government to help us defend our workers.
#ForestryBC
We’re looking everywhere for opportunities.
While we lead the offensive, we need the federal government to help us defend our workers.
#ForestryBC
November 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
We’re not going to sit idle while the sector experiences some of the biggest challenges to date.
We’re looking everywhere for opportunities.
While we lead the offensive, we need the federal government to help us defend our workers.
#ForestryBC
We’re looking everywhere for opportunities.
While we lead the offensive, we need the federal government to help us defend our workers.
#ForestryBC
Mayor Pinkney got the call no mayor wants. The West Fraser mill is closing after the pine beetle kill, repeated wildfires, and Trump’s tariffs.
BC will step up for 100 Mile House. And we need the federal government at the table with us to support workers and families.
#ForestryBC
BC will step up for 100 Mile House. And we need the federal government at the table with us to support workers and families.
#ForestryBC
November 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Mayor Pinkney got the call no mayor wants. The West Fraser mill is closing after the pine beetle kill, repeated wildfires, and Trump’s tariffs.
BC will step up for 100 Mile House. And we need the federal government at the table with us to support workers and families.
#ForestryBC
BC will step up for 100 Mile House. And we need the federal government at the table with us to support workers and families.
#ForestryBC
My mentor taught me to seek out change, to challenge the status quo. To fight for people and not accept how things are.
This is what guides me as MLA, and as Forests Minister. It’s be my advice to anyone in their field. Be the change.
(From my interview with Vanchosun)
#bcpoli
This is what guides me as MLA, and as Forests Minister. It’s be my advice to anyone in their field. Be the change.
(From my interview with Vanchosun)
#bcpoli
November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
My mentor taught me to seek out change, to challenge the status quo. To fight for people and not accept how things are.
This is what guides me as MLA, and as Forests Minister. It’s be my advice to anyone in their field. Be the change.
(From my interview with Vanchosun)
#bcpoli
This is what guides me as MLA, and as Forests Minister. It’s be my advice to anyone in their field. Be the change.
(From my interview with Vanchosun)
#bcpoli
Look West is the message we’re sending across Canada, and across the globe.
It was our message on the Asia trade mission.
Look west, because BC is open for business. Look west, if you want mutual opportunity.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
It was our message on the Asia trade mission.
Look west, because BC is open for business. Look west, if you want mutual opportunity.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Look West is the message we’re sending across Canada, and across the globe.
It was our message on the Asia trade mission.
Look west, because BC is open for business. Look west, if you want mutual opportunity.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
It was our message on the Asia trade mission.
Look west, because BC is open for business. Look west, if you want mutual opportunity.
#bcpoli #ForestryBC
This year, rents have dropped in BC more than anywhere else in Canada.
Building more affordable housing, more multiunit rental housing, barring speculators, cutting red tape.
We’re fighting for the right to housing across BC, and it’s starting to pay off.
#bcpoli
Building more affordable housing, more multiunit rental housing, barring speculators, cutting red tape.
We’re fighting for the right to housing across BC, and it’s starting to pay off.
#bcpoli
November 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM
This year, rents have dropped in BC more than anywhere else in Canada.
Building more affordable housing, more multiunit rental housing, barring speculators, cutting red tape.
We’re fighting for the right to housing across BC, and it’s starting to pay off.
#bcpoli
Building more affordable housing, more multiunit rental housing, barring speculators, cutting red tape.
We’re fighting for the right to housing across BC, and it’s starting to pay off.
#bcpoli
Using mass timber and cross-laminated lumber, a new Indigenous law wing has been built at @uvic
This will be a facility where education advances reconciliation, where Indigenous legal traditions can be passed down to the next generation.
🔗news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025PSFS0053-001132
#bcpoli
This will be a facility where education advances reconciliation, where Indigenous legal traditions can be passed down to the next generation.
🔗news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025PSFS0053-001132
#bcpoli
November 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Using mass timber and cross-laminated lumber, a new Indigenous law wing has been built at @uvic
This will be a facility where education advances reconciliation, where Indigenous legal traditions can be passed down to the next generation.
🔗news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025PSFS0053-001132
#bcpoli
This will be a facility where education advances reconciliation, where Indigenous legal traditions can be passed down to the next generation.
🔗news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025PSFS0053-001132
#bcpoli
If you’ve been to Sooke, you’ve seen Kōshin Moonfist. Cleaning the streets, welcoming visitors, sharing his wisdom.
It was sad to lose this Sooke legend when my constituency split!
Congratulations on the Medal of Good Citizenship, my friend! Well deserved ❤️
#bcpoli
It was sad to lose this Sooke legend when my constituency split!
Congratulations on the Medal of Good Citizenship, my friend! Well deserved ❤️
#bcpoli
November 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
If you’ve been to Sooke, you’ve seen Kōshin Moonfist. Cleaning the streets, welcoming visitors, sharing his wisdom.
It was sad to lose this Sooke legend when my constituency split!
Congratulations on the Medal of Good Citizenship, my friend! Well deserved ❤️
#bcpoli
It was sad to lose this Sooke legend when my constituency split!
Congratulations on the Medal of Good Citizenship, my friend! Well deserved ❤️
#bcpoli