Press Releases

Earlier today, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) President and CEO appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance to share with MPs how Canada’s forest sector and workers are managing through the current COVID-19 crisis. He also presented to the Committee ideas on how the industry and government can work together to […]

In an effort to bolster support for Canadian families in need, 18 national and regional industry associations and partners came together today to donate a total of $36,000 to the Ottawa Food Bank, Food Banks Canada, and to food banks across the country – and they have challenged other industry groups to do the same. […]

Today, the federal government moved to recognize that Canada’s forest products sector and its workers provide essential products and services to Canadians. Earlier this week, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) President and CEO Derek Nighbor called on the federal government to bring clarity to this issue given the confusing patchwork of measures that are […]

Earlier today, the federal government’s $107 billion emergency COV1D 19 support package for Canadian workers and businesses received Royal Assent. Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) was pleased to see all party support for this bill and views it as an important first step to provide much needed relief to Canadians. FPAC is calling for […]

The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Justin.Trudeau@parl.gc.ca March 20, 2020 RE: Declaring Forest Products Sector as ‘Essential and Critical Infrastructure’ During the COVID-19 Crisis Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, Let me begin by commending you and your government for […]