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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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July 21, 2023
Braelen Bacon: Tolko Meadow Lake: FPAC 2023 Green Dream Internship Program
Each summer I have experienced different areas of the mill learning new skills and expanding my knowledge.
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July 21, 2023
Annika Clark: Creating 3D Renderings for Visual Impact Assessments: FPAC 2023 Green Dream Internship Program
Visual impact assessments are used to determine if the visual quality objective target of an area will be met if the proposed harvested activities take place. Visual quality objectives (VQO) are assigned to areas based on how visually sensitive a landscape is.
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July 21, 2023
Alexa Fowler: Living in Whitecourt: FPAC 2023 Green Dream Internship Program
Today I wanted to give you some insight about how forestry has been a part of my life while living in Whitecourt, Alberta.
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July 21, 2023
Aidan Dachuk: A Month of Trainings: FPAC 2023 Green Dream Internship Program
As a summer student working for Tolko Woodlands in High Level, Alberta, May was an exciting month. Each day we learned something new as we were taught what a day in the life of a forestry worker could look like.
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July 21, 2023
Aaron Wilde: All about logistics: FPAC 2023 Green Dream Internship Program
To start, my name is Aaron Wilde. I grew up in a small town in Alberta called Whitecourt.
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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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