Weyerhaeuser spokesman cautiously optimistic about economic outlook.

A slide in the Canadian dollar may not be good news for snowbirds on vacation, but it’s good news for exporters. Wayne Roznowsky from Weyerhaeuser offers an update.

“Stronger American dollar is probably going to make us more attractive, in that way,” he said. “Again, it’s certainly reason for optimism.”

The company’s looking to hire more skilled trades, as the recovery in the American housing market continues.

Weyerhaeuser spokesman Wayne Roznowsky says there’s been some slow progress, when it comes to movement on wood rights in the Whiskey Jack Forest.

“We read the news like everyone else. We see that there’s certain funding, in terms of a terms of reference for work with Grassy Narrows. We’ll work with some other First Nation communities. There’s some interest being shown in terms of getting more involved in forest management in the Whiskey Jack,” he added.

He emphasized that the company doesn’t have the licence for managing either the Kenora or Whiskey Jack. Roznowsky was also quick to point out they’re willing to work patiently towards a solution.

“We’re hopeful. The long-term success of Kenora’s operation here really is — we need to have access, unfettered, recognized, uncontentious access to that fibre. We don’t want to have a situation where there is contentious access, because that doesn’t interest us at all,” he emphasized.