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Federal relief for forestry industry in works: report

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2008 | 8:38 AM ET

The Canadian Press

Prime Minister Stephen Harper is set to announce some relief for the struggling forestry industry, says a report.

Harper will make the announcement Thursday in New Brunswick, according to the Canadian Press.

Hundreds of workers in the Maritime province have lost their jobs as the result of recent mill closures.

The announcement will come one day before Harper is to sit down to dinner with Canada's premiers.

They'll discuss ways the federal government can help soften the blow of the high dollar and soaring gas prices on export-driven industries.

Premiers are demanding that the federal government help ailing industries, calling for a mix of direct financial support and other programs, including retraining for older workers who have lost their jobs.

In something of a pre-emptive strike, Harper is expected to unveil millions for retraining of workers who have lost their jobs in the devastated forestry industry.

It's unclear if the program will also apply to workers in other ailing sectors, such as the auto industry.

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