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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 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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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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July 19, 2023
Canada’s Forest Sector Demands Federal Action to End BC Port Strike
At a time when affordability issues are uppermost in the minds of Canadians, protracted disruptions to our critical supply chains cannot be tolerated.
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July 12, 2023
Canada's Forest Sector Announces Winners of 2023 Green Dream Internship Program
It will be a summer to remember for 15 students who have been announced as winners of Forest Products Association of Canada’s (FPAC) 2023 Green Dream Internship Program.
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June 27, 2023
Federal Government Takes Important Step with Action Plan on Climate Adaptation
Earlier today in Vancouver, the federal government released its long-awaited National Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan.
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May 8, 2023
FPAC Announces Recipients of 2023 National Forestry Innovation Awards
FPAC Announces Recipients of 2023 National Forestry Innovation Awards
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March 28, 2023
Federal Budget Recognizes Canadian Forestry Leadership and Benefits of Forest Biomass
Earlier today, Forest Products Association of Canada President and CEO, Derek Nighbor, released the following statement on the Federal Budget 2023 tabled by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland
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March 27, 2023
FPAC Looks Forward to Support for Canadian Forestry Workers and Communities in 2023 Federal Budget
Endorsing of a Sector Specific Approach to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonization, Recognition of forest biomass, Renewal and expansion of core sector programs
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March 24, 2023
Harvesting the Power of Canada-U.S. Collaboration
An array of new prospects and obstacles rest at our bilateral doorstep as we embark on the greatest economic feat of the next two decades – the transition to a low carbon economy across North America.
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February 13, 2023
Canadian Forestry Innovation Awards Program Now Accepting Applications
The Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry, a national awards program that recognizes youth leadership and innovation in the forest sector, is now accepting applications for its second year
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December 7, 2022
Canada’s Forest Sector Releases National Report on Biodiversity Conservation
Earlier today, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) launched a national conservation report entitled: Conservation Forestry – Careful Use of Canada’s Forest Resources.
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November 18, 2022
COP27: New Global Forestry Report Highlights the Importance of Growing National Forest-Based Economies
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomes the launch of a new global report at the United Nations World Climate Conference (COP27) in Egypt that will help advance forestry solutions and policy dialogue in Canada and other forested nations worldwide.
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