Press Releases

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) today called on other forestry nations to follow Canada’s sustainable forest management lead. “There is absolutely no question that the world’s forests are a precious resource that requires enormous care and management,” said Andrew Casey, FPAC Vice President.

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) today expressed support for Leonardo DiCaprio’s documentary, The 11th Hour.  Although not yet released in Canada, promotional materials and statements indicate that the film will highlight the importance of maintaining and enhancing the world’s forest cover in mitigating the impact of climate change.

Reacting to the Bank of Canada’s decision today to increase its overnight interest rate, the head of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) called on the Bank to more fully consider broad economic and regional factors, including the rapid rise of the Canadian dollar, in its decision making.

Today the 3rd CEO Roundtable of the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) took place in Shanghai, China. More than 70 CEO’s and association leaders attended the meeting to address issues of common interest including sustainability, climate change and energy.

The head of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) today called on the Government and Bank of Canada to take swift action to mitigate the damage that the rapid appreciation of the Canadian dollar is doing to Canada’s forest products industry.