Press Releases 2012 |
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FOREST INDUSTRY WELCOMES UPCOMING CANADA-EU FREE TRADE AGREEMENTApril 30 2012, OTTAWAThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) today expressed its strong support for the Government’s ambitious pro-trade agenda including the near complete Canada-European Union Free Trade Agreement (CETA). Read This ReleaseNOMINATIONS OPEN FOR ABORIGINAL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDApril 24 2012, OTTAWAThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) today announced that nominations are open for this year’s 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 ReleaseFOREST INDUSTRY ANNOUNCES NEW SKILLS AWARD FOR ABORIGINAL YOUTHApril 16 2012, OTTAWAThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is opening nominations for the new Skills Award for Aboriginal Youth. Read This ReleaseFPAC WELCOMES FORTRESS PAPER AS ITS NEWEST MEMBERApril 10 2012, OTTAWAThe Chairman of the Board of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) Jim Lopez, today announced that Fortress Paper has become the newest member of the industry group. FPAC is the voice of Canada’s wood, pulp and paper producers nationally and internationally in government, trade and environmental affairs. Read This ReleaseFOREST INDUSTRY SEES OPPORTUNITY IN AUSTERITY BUDGETMarch 29 2012, OTTAWAThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased that the Government of Canada has decided to maintain spending on programs aimed at transforming the forest sector even while tough measures are being taken to tackle the deficit. Read This ReleaseFOREST INDUSTRY APPLAUDS MOVE TOWARD FREE TRADE WITH JAPANMarch 28 2012, OttawaThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is welcoming the announcement that Canada intends to develop a free trade agreement with Japan. Read This ReleaseLAZAR MOVES ON AFTER A DECADE OF LEADING FOREST INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONMarch 20 2012, OttawaAfter ten years at the helm of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), Avrim Lazar will be retiring to enjoy the next phase of his life. Read This ReleaseFOREST INDUSTRY BACKS ACCELERATED CARIBOU RECOVERY THAT RESPECTS JOBS AND COMMUNITIESFebruary 22 2012, OTTAWAThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is telling Environment Canada that it can both fast track caribou conservation and also ensure a prosperous forest industry. FPAC submitted a brief to the government today, the deadline for public comment on the draft Boreal Caribou Recovery Strategy required under the Species-At-Risk Act. Read This Release |
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