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FOREST INDUSTRY ON JENKINS REPORT: FOCUSED INVESTMENTS IN INNOVATION KEY TO CANADIAN COMPETITIVENESSOctober 18 2011Canada’s forest products industry welcomes the release of the Jenkins Panel report on innovation, and looks forward to engaging with the government on improving support to business research and development (R&D). Read This ReleaseFOREST INDUSTRY APPLAUDS GOVERNMENT FOR FORWARD-LOOKING INVESTMENTSOctober 13 2011, OTTAWAThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) says the industry appreciates the strategic government investments that are continuing to help the industry transform and become more energy and cost efficient. Read This ReleaseThe Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement: What it Means for OttawaSeptember 19 2011, OTTAWAThe federal government should take heed of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA), an unexpected marriage between conservationists and industry that is helping protect the environment and jobs while boosting Canada’s image in the world. Read This ReleaseNew Dynamic Leadership for Landmark Canadian Boreal Forest AgreementSeptember 19 2011, OTTAWA, OntarioThe conservation groups and forest companies that signed the world renowned Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA) today announced a new Chairman and new Executive Director to accelerate the translation of the challenging goals of the agreement into concrete action on the ground. Read This ReleaseFPAC Welcomes Conifex as Newest MemberJuly 27 2011, OTTAWAThe Chairman of the Board of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), Jim Lopez, today announced that Conifex Timber Inc. has become the newest member of FPAC. The Association is the voice of Canada’s wood, pulp and paper producers nationally and internationally in government, trade and environmental affairs. Read This ReleaseNew Economy Alliance - Powering Up Canada’s Energy Advantage For The 21st CenturyJuly 18 2011, KANANASKISThe New Economy Alliance is calling on federal, provincial and territorial governments to act now and develop a comprehensive energy strategy that builds on Canada’s global advantage in agricultural, oil and gas, mineral and forest resources. Read This ReleaseBC LOGGING COMPANY WINS FIRST NATION ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARDJuly 14 2011, MonctonThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) are pleased to announce that Percy Guichon, the Chief of the Alexis Creek Indian Band, and Tsi Del Del Enterprises of Chilanko Forks B.C. have won the FPAC/AFN Business Leadership Award. Chief Guichon will be honoured today at the AFN General Assembly in Moncton. Read This ReleaseDEADLINE EXTENDED FOR INDIGENOUS BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDJune 15 2011, Ottawa, ONThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) today announced that those wishing to nominate a First Nations entrepreneur for the joint FPAC-AFN Business Leadership Award will have an extra week to do so. The deadline is now Monday June 27th. Read This Release |
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