Lilac Bosma
General Counsel of Canfor Forest Products

Lilac is the General Counsel of Canfor Forest Products. Prior to joining Canfor, she served as General Counsel of HSBC Bank Canada. Lilac joined HSBC in 2012 as a specialist employment lawyer after 10 years in private practice focused on commercial litigation and employment law. She became Head of Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement in 2014 and was appointed Senior Vice President and General Counsel in 2018.

Lilac provides practical advice to support Canfor's business priorities in a sustainable and ethical way, bringing her commercial litigation skills to strategically manage conflict and achieve superior outcomes. She is known for creative problem-solving, clear thinking under pressure, and direct yet diplomatic communication. Her passion is helping those around her grow and reach their full potential. Outside work, Lilac is President and Chair of the Board of the Pacific Theatre Company. She enjoys cycling, hiking, and skiing with her husband and three daughters.