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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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November 3, 2025
Why modular wood homes may be Canada’s best shot at affordable housing
Why modular wood homes may be Canada’s best shot at affordable housing
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News Releases
February 25, 2026
Forestry Sector welcomes programs to innovate and diversify their production
Forestry Sector welcomes programs to innovate and diversify their production
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February 19, 2026
Young Researchers Have Potential to Transform Canada’s Forests
Applications Now Open For FPAC’s 2026 Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry
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February 18, 2026
FPAC Releases 2025 Annual Report Highlighting Sector Resilience and Urgent Need for Policy Action
FPAC Releases 2025 Annual Report Highlighting Sector Resilience and Urgent Need for Policy Action
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January 16, 2026
FPAC and Canada Wood welcome renewed Canada–China cooperation to advance modern wood construction
Sector welcomes MOU aimed at strengthening practical cooperation to support modern wood construction and expand international market opportunities for Canadian forest products.
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September 22, 2022
Indigenous Youth from Manitoba, Quebec, and Northern BC Recognized with Forest Products Sector Skills Awards
Today, FPAC and the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) are recognizing three accomplished individuals with the 2022 Skills Awards for Indigenous Youth.
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September 22, 2022
Robert Merasty of Indigenous Resource Network (IRN) & Jeff Bromley of United Steelworkers (USW) Celebrated with FPAC Partnership Award
Today, FPAC announced that Robert Merasty of the Indigenous Resource Network (IRN) and Jeff Bromley of the United Steelworkers (USW) are being honoured with the FPAC Partnership Award.
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September 22, 2022
Tom Ratz of Resolute Forest Products Honoured with Outstanding Member of the Year Award from Canada’s Forest Products Sector
Today, FPAC announced that Tom Ratz of Resolute Forest Products has been honoured with the Outstanding Member of the Year Award from Canada’s forest products sector.
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September 22, 2022
Susan Yurkovich, Mark Tamas, and Joerg Goetsch Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award from Canada’s Forest Products Sector
Today, FPAC announced that Susan Yurkovich of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) & BC Lumber Trade Council, Mark Tamas of Tolko Industries, and Joerg Goetsch of Mercer International have each been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award from Canada’s forest products sector.
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September 22, 2022
Canada’s Forest Sector Honours Ntityix Resources LP of West Kelowna, BC with Indigenous Business Leadership Award
As National Forest Week is celebrated across the country, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) announced that Ntityix Resources LP of West Kelowna, BC is being honoured with the Indigenous Business Leadership Award.
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September 22, 2022
Canada’s Forest Sector Announces Awards of Excellence Recipients, Celebrating Its Best and Brightest
As National Forest Week is celebrated across the country, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is seizing the opportunity to announce the recipients of its annual Awards of Excellence program.
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August 25, 2022
Basil Cooper: Blog 5: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
Many of my hobbies have me finding myself surrounded by oceans, lakes and forests.
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August 25, 2022
Basil Cooper: From forest to lumber boards: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
In this post I’d like to share my experience of learning about the value chain and business activities from ‘end to end’.
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August 25, 2022
Basil Cooper: Goat Lick Trip: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
I have been very excited to share this story as it’s one of the most memorable experiences from my time at Canfor and could not have happened without the support of my managers and some amazing colleagues. I like to call this story “the goat lick trip”.
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August 25, 2022
Basil Cooper: Blog 1: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
My Extended Sustainability Co-op at Canfor!
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