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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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August 25, 2026
FPAC Welcomes Federal Action to Support Tariff-Affected Industries
Effectiveness will be determined by the timeliness, practicality and accessibility of the support measures
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August 24, 2026
FPAC Calls for Immediate Action as New U.S. Tariffs Hit Canada’s Forest Sector
The federal government and the sector have already done considerable work through the Forest Sector Transformation Task Force and the resulting action plan. This is the time to move from planning to execution, with clear timelines, accountable leads, and coordinated federal and provincial action.
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August 19, 2026
Canada-U.S. Trade Discussions
The Forest Products Association of Canada welcomes the decision to pause the implementation of the Section 338 tariffs while Canada and the United States work to finalize an agreement.
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August 10, 2026
FPAC Welcomes a Distinct Path Forward to Strengthen Forest Sector Competitiveness
FPAC Welcomes a Distinct Path Forward to Strengthen Forest Sector Competitiveness
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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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September 22, 2022
Christa Campbell of Resolute Forest Products Receives Rising Star Award from Canada’s Forest Products Sector
Today, FPAC and MNP announced that Christa Campbell of Resolute Forest Products is being honoured with the Rising Star Award from Canada’s forest products sector.
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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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