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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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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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November 10, 2022
Canadian Forestry Documentary – Capturing Carbon – to be Featured at United Nations COP27 Conference
FPAC is pleased to announce that its Capturing Carbon documentary was selected to be shown at COP27, the United Nations International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainability
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October 25, 2022
Let’s Work Together to Address Worsening Fires and Forest Carbon Emissions
What the critics got wrong was trying to lay the blame at the feet of Canadian scientists and forest sector workers.
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October 18, 2022
Canada’s Forest Sector Responds to Misleading Report
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Nature Canada jointly released a misleading and damaging report on Canada’s GHG emissions. Derek Nighbor, President and CEO, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) issued the following statement in response
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October 7, 2022
Canada’s Forest Sector Welcomes Call-to-Action on Stronger Supply Chains
For Canadian businesses to remain competitive on the world stage, we need to develop a more competitive, efficient, and effective supply chain system.
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September 22, 2022
Wendy Crosina of Weyerhaeuser Canadian Timberlands Receives Women in Forestry Award from Canada’s Forest Products Sector
Today, FPAC and Silvacom announced that Wendy Crosina of Weyerhaeuser Canadian Timberlands (Edmonton, Alberta) is the recipient of the Women in Forestry Award.
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