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Stay up-to-date on the latest news and information on how Canada's forest products sector is building resiliency and adapting to meet the changing environmental and economic needs of our country.
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March 6, 2026
Municipal Procurement holds the power to help Buy Canadian
Leveraging locally made forest products supports local jobs, efficient builds, and community resilience
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News Releases
April 21, 2026
FPAC Welcomes Forest Sector Representation on Canada-United States Economic Relations Advisory Committee
FPAC Welcomes Forest Sector Representation on Canada-United States Economic Relations Advisory Committee
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April 10, 2026
FPAC urges renewed engagement toward a durable resolution to the softwood lumber dispute
The Forest Products Association of Canada is urging the Canadian and U.S. governments to re-engage toward a fair and durable negotiated settlement to the long-running softwood lumber dispute.
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April 1, 2026
Forest Sector ready to seize the opportunity provided by new Biomass Investment Tax Credits
Finding uses for every part of a harvested tree can create renewable heat and electricity that will help power cleaner communities.
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March 2, 2026
FPAC Announces New Board Leadership
FPAC Announces New Board Leadership
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February 12, 2024
Recognizing Research Excellence: Canadian Forestry Innovation Awards Program Now Accepting Applications
The Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry, now in its third year, is opening its doors once again to celebrate the innovative spirit and leadership of young students and researchers in Canada’s forest sector.
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December 14, 2023
Canada’s Forest Sector Welcomes Federal Pre-Approved Housing Design Initiative
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomes the federal government's move to introduce a catalogue of pre-approved, ready-to-build housing designs
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December 5, 2023
Canada’s Forest Sector Key to Tackling Housing Crisis While Bolstering Climate Resiliency
Meeting Canada’s housing demand is about more than just building affordable homes. The National Housing Strategy notes that homes must also be climate-resilient.
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November 21, 2023
Fall Economic Statement Recognizes Biomass Technologies as Necessary to Reducing Emissions and Improving Canadian Competitiveness
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) applauds the federal government’s decision to include forest biomass conversion technologies for heat and electricity generation in its Clean Manufacturing and Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credits (ITCs)
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October 30, 2023
Ground-Breaking Legislation Puts Canada on the Path to a Greener Future
The forest sector has long touted the benefits of new and innovative building materials as a means of reducing our collective carbon footprint.
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September 20, 2023
Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Chipping Honoured with Indigenous Business Leadership Award for Exemplary Contributions to Canada's Forest Products Sector
FPAC announced that Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Chipping is being honoured with the Indigenous Business Leadership Award
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September 20, 2023
Alexis Bolduc-Gagnon Receives Rising Star Award for Outstanding Contributions to Canada’s Forest Products Sector
FPAC announced Alexis Bolduc-Gagnon as the recipient of the Rising Star Award from Canada’s forest products sector
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September 20, 2023
Canadian Wood Council (CWC) Receives Partnership Award for Outstanding Contributions to Canada's Forest and Wood Building Sector
FPAC announced the Canadian Wood Council (CWC) is being honoured with the Partnership Award for their extraordinary contributions to shaping the future of construction and elevating the role of wood in sustainable building practices
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September 20, 2023
Bonny Skene Recognized with Outstanding Member of the Year Award by Canada's Forest Products Sector
FPAC announced that Bonny Skene is being honoured with the Outstanding Member of the Year Award for her significant contributions to sustainability and community engagement
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September 20, 2023
Bob Fleet Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Canada's Forest Products Sector
FPAC announced that Bob Fleet, a distinguished forestry professional who has made remarkable and sustained contributions to the forest products sector over the course of his career, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award
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