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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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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
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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August 23, 2022
Bailey Brokenshire: Blog 4: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
Right off the hop fishing was a big highlight of the summer. There is no lack of fishing opportunity around High Prairie and I didn’t even go to a fraction of the lakes and rivers I wanted to.
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August 23, 2022
Bailey Brokenshire: Blog 3: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
Here is a timeline of some photos and videos since May to show some of what we did and saw over the summer.
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August 23, 2022
Bailey Brokenshire: Blog 2: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
A few weeks ago, I headed down to Swan Hills with my friend and co-worker Taya to cast a few lines and do some camping. We didn’t catch any fish, but there wasn’t room for complaints with such good company and conversation.
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August 10, 2022
Forest Products Sector Calls for Action on Critical Supply Chain Issues
Ask any business sector what the basic principles of supply chain management are – and the answer invariably comes down to affordable and reliable transportation services. Unfortunately for Canada’s forest products sector, the present system is neither affordable nor reliable.
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August 5, 2022
Victoria Carlyle: Kraft Process Writeup: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
My summer position and my educational background is all STEM heavy and technical, so I figured a good first entry would be a brief explanation of how the process at the mill works so we can better understand how I fit into it.
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August 5, 2022
Samantha Shapira: Blog: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
My name is Samantha and I thought a great way to start off my role as a Green Dream Intern for the Forest Products Association of Canada was to give a quick introduction to myself and how I ended up working with Al-Pac as a summer student.
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August 5, 2022
Cody Oliver: Blog: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
Welcome to my first blog, I’d like to use the first blog as an opportunity to introduce myself, where I come from and some other fun things.
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August 5, 2022
Bailey Brokenshire: Blog: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
For the first few weeks at Tolko, my three coworkers and I spent our days meeting everyone in the Woodlands division, organizing equipment and going through various field and online training.
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August 5, 2022
Andy Goodson: The Wins and Woes of Flagging Road: FPAC 2022 Green Dream Internship Program
"I'd rather drag a firehose through hell than write an email."
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July 20, 2022
Forest Sector Supports New Global Network for Young Professionals
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to lend its support to the Global Network for Forestry Young Professionals (ForYP).
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