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May 13, 2026
What is Forest Management Certification in Canada and Why Does it Matter?
Canada’s forests will continue to play a critical role in supporting communities, addressing climate challenges, and supplying renewable materials for our economy. Forest management certification helps ensure that this role is carried out with accountability, transparency, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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News Releases
May 8, 2026
Forest Sector responds to Federal Government's Consultation on Strengthening One Canadian Economy
Reliable, efficient, and cost‑effective transportation networks are essential to Canadian economy
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May 7, 2026
Researchers recognized for innovation in the Canadian forest value chain
Christopher Gagnon and Armel Zambou Kenfack receive 2026 Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry
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April 28, 2026
Control the Controllable: Canada must focus on boosting competitiveness
Forest Sector reacts to Federal Spring Economic Update
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April 22, 2026
FPAC Launches New Economic Impact Dashboard Showcasing Real-Time Value of Canada’s Forest Products Sector
FPAC has launched a new Economic Impact Dashboard providing an up-to-date, data-driven snapshot of the forest products sector’s contributions to Canada’s economy.
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June 13, 2024
Canada’s Blueprint for Mass Timber Success Unveiled at Parliament Hill
The comprehensive report outlines an ambitious and strategic vision for the future of mass timber in Canada and its potential to transform green construction and drive economic growth across the country.
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June 7, 2024
Canada’s Forest Sector Welcomes New National Wildland Fire Strategy
FPAC welcomes this proactive strategy to address worsening wildfires and their impacts on human health and safety, community infrastructure, the environment, and local economies.
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May 8, 2024
Canada’s Forest Sector Unveils National Innovation Awards Winners at United Nations Forum on Forests
As the nineteenth session of the UNFF convenes in NYC this week, FPAC is pleased to announce that Penghui Zhu and Manon Beaufils-Marquet are this year’s winners of FPAC’s Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry
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May 2, 2024
Canada’s Forest Sector Welcomes Federal Emissions Report
Forestry plays a critical role in addressing worsening fire patterns and the use of renewable forest products is essential to Canada securing a lower carbon economy
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April 16, 2024
Canada’s Forest Sector Responds to 2024 Federal Budget
To keep people, communities, and critical infrastructure safer from fire, more must be done in collaboration with provinces, municipalities, and Indigenous Peoples to support more active management of our forests – similar to investments and approaches we are seeing in the United States and Europe.
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February 13, 2024
Canada’s Forest Sector Unveils Roadmap Toward Net-Zero at Globe Forum 2024
As global leaders representing government, business and the environment meet in Vancouver this week, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) has launched an important report
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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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