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Award to Recognize Indigenous Leadership in the Forest IndustryJune 13 2011, Ottawa, ONThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) today announced that nominations are open for a joint FPAC-AFN Business Leadership Award. The award recognizes and celebrates First Nations entrepreneurs for their success in a forest products business that exemplifies business leadership, exceptional environmental and safety performance and the delivery of high-quality products and services. The recipient must also demonstrate a strong, long-term commitment to the Indigenous community, particularly in supporting Indigenous employment. Read This ReleaseGlobal Forest Industry CEOs See Positive FutureMay 26 2011, Montreal, CanadaForest products industry CEOs from around the world see an important opportunity ahead as a more competitive and significantly transformed industry emerges from the recent global economic downturn. This assessment came at the conclusion of International Council of Forest and Paper Associations’ (ICFPA) 5th Global CEO Roundtable, a meeting of industry leaders from around the world which took place today in Montreal, Canada. Read This ReleaseFPAC President & CEO Avrim Lazar Honoured by United Nations Association in CanadaMay 12 2011, Vancouver, BCThe United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) is pleased to honour Avrim Lazar, the President and CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) for his visionary leadership, commitment and remarkable achievements in both the environment and in industry. Mr. Lazar’s sterling leadership both in Canada and at the United Nations was recognized last night at UNA-Canada’s 2011 Gala Dinner, which also celebrated the United Nations International Year of Forests. Read This ReleaseFPAC President & CEO Avrim Lazar To Be Honoured by United Nations Association in CanadaMay 09 2011, Vancouver, BCForest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) President and CEO Avrim Lazar is among top forestry executives from across the country who will take part in a multi-day series of forestry-related dialogue, events and conferences taking place May 9-12 in Vancouver, BC. Read This ReleaseGlobal Corporations and Investors Commit to Future of the Boreal ForestApril 18 2011For Immediate Release: FPAC announces launch of Bio-pathways Partnership NetworkApril 07 2011, OTTAWA, OntarioThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Bio-pathways Partnership Network aimed at exploring new business ventures that will help exploit the economic opportunities of the emerging bio-age. Read This ReleaseFederal Budget Measures Provide Support for Forestry JobsMarch 22 2011, OTTAWAThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomed the forest industry measures contained in today’s Federal Budget which support the industry and the 240,000 Canadians it directly employs. Read This ReleaseForest Products Industry Welcomes Government Action to Fix Rail ServiceMarch 18 2011, OTTAWA, OntarioThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) applauds the government of Canada on its decision to move swiftly and decisively to take action to fix long-standing service issues identified by the Rail Freight Service Review Panel. Read This Release |
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