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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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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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August 25, 2022
Andy Goodson: Show and Tell: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
Let's start with... well, why not Andy, since he's clearly not paying attention. He looks like he had an interesting summer. Tell us how you got those freaky tan lines. Or maybe that thousand-yard stare? Is that bug spray I smell?
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August 25, 2022
Andy Goodson: Interview with a Forester, Chad Wilkinson: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
When I met Chad, I found it amusing how he always seemed to have a piece of grass to roll between his teeth, even when there was no grass to be found.
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August 25, 2022
Andy Goodson: Interview with a Forester: Rod Pshebnicki: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
I got my first impression of Rod, a woodlands supervisor at Tolko, during my internship training when I overheard him discussing the merits of a day at the beach: “I’d rather be doing anything else. I don’t get it. You’re just lying on dirt.”
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FPAC hosts the annual Awards of Excellence program to recognize and honour the achievements of our workers and community partners.
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