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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.
Editorials
November 9, 2026
My Favourite Things about my Silviculture Internship | Green Dream Internship 2026 | Blog
My top 5 favourite things about my job as a Silviculture Summer Student at Canfor
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News Releases
November 5, 2026
FPAC response to Budget 2026 and forthcoming Forest Sector Transformation Strategy
Encouraged by the Government Direction, Sector Needs to See Movement
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November 4, 2026
FPAC Media Advisory: Budget 2026 and Implications for Canada’s Forest Sector
FPAC leadership available for comment on the Budget
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November 3, 2026
FPAC Statement on the Canada–EU Summit
A stronger Canada-EU partnership can strengthen reliable trade
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October 23, 2026
FPAC Welcomes Federal Action to Improve Access to the Work-Sharing Program
By addressing flexibility in the equal work-sharing requirement, the government improves accessibility for unionized workplaces, enabling more forest-sector employers and employees to participate.
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March 16, 2022
Getting Canada’s Economy Back on the Rails
Canada needs a resilient and predictable transportation system to meet increasing global demand for our products, keep workers working, and improve economic conditions in rural and northern communities.
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February 15, 2022
FPAC Welcomes West Fraser’s Ray Ferris as Board Chair
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to announce the election of Ray Ferris, President and CEO of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., as Chair of its Board of Directors
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February 11, 2022
Canada’s Forest Sector Supports National Effort to Address Wildfire Risks and Enhance Forest Resilience
FPAC is committed to being an active and engaged voice in finding solutions to address the growing risk of wildland fires in Canada.
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January 31, 2022
Forest Sector Calls for Action on Supply Chain Woes
When Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra and his colleagues host a discussion on Canada’s supply chain today, the forest products sector and its workers will be looking for leadership from Ottawa to address a transportation system that is too often fragile and under-performing.
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December 1, 2021
FPAC Calls for a Team Canada Action Plan on Trade | The Time for Action is Now: Nighbor
FPAC is calling on the Canadian government to take leadership on a clear action plan to enable sector growth and opportunity for Canadian forestry workers and their families.
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November 12, 2021
UN FAO Report Outlines How Wood-Based Products Fight Climate Change
New technologies create opportunities for forestry to lead the way.
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November 2, 2021
FPAC Recognizes Importance of COP26 Global Deforestation Pledge
We are hopeful that today’s Declaration will support the expansion of forest certification to promote sustainably managed forests, encourage responsible consumption worldwide, and help advance our collective fight against climate change.
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October 28, 2021
International Wood Manifesto Launches in Advance of COP26
Growing Canada’s low-carbon future by building with wood.
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October 20, 2021
Canada’s Forest Sector Supports New National Program for Indigenous Youth
Earlier today, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) made a $10,000 commitment to support the Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) and its education and training program for Indigenous youth.
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October 1, 2021
California Procurement Bill Threatens Canadian Forestry Jobs and State Social Housing Initiative
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the United Steelworkers (USW) fully support the legislation’s laudable intention to ensure that wood products are responsibly sourced from sustainably managed forests.
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