text: BC billionaire Jim Pattison has just purchased 10% of West Fraser Timber , Canada's largest lumber producer. He is also a large stock holder in Canfor another large producer.
  
  Jim is one of Canada's most savvy investors.  He has a very diverse investment portfolio.
  
  It would serve Canada well if some federal trade experts paid Jim a visit and asked him for his views on tariffs and North American lumber. They would undoubtedly learn a lot.