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Stay up-to-date on the latest news and information on how Canada's forest products sector is building resiliency, adapting to meet the changing environmental and economic needs of our country, and working to keep our forests as forests forever.
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October 1, 2024
Kevin Diep: Blog 5: End of Summer in Forestry: FPAC 2024 Green Dream Internship Program
Kevin Diep: Blog 5: End of Summer in Forestry: FPAC 2024 Green Dream Internship Program
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News Releases
May 28, 2025
Canada’s Forest Products Sector Recognizes Top Talent and Innovation
PhD candidates Assira Keralta from Université Laval and Shayan Narani of the University of British Columbia are the 2025 winners of the Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry
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May 15, 2025
Forest Products Association of Canada expands scientific team with addition of Dr. Darren Sleep
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Darren Sleep as our Chief Scientist, Forest Ecology and Conservation.
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April 29, 2025
Forest Sector Action Plan must be a top priority for Canada’s new government
Forest Sector Action Plan must be a top priority for Canada’s new government
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April 28, 2025
New Report Highlights Forest Sector’s Vital Role in Strengthening Canada’s Economy from Coast to Coast
FPAC is proud to release a new national research report, titled Canada’s Forest Economy: An Analysis of the National Supply Chain and Community Investment Impact
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August 23, 2019
Forest Products Association of Canada President and CEO Derek Nighbor Elected ICFPA President
The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations has announced that Derek Nighbor, President and CEO of Forest Products Association of Canada has been elected its new President.
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August 15, 2019
Ministers Agree To Work Together to Promote Canadian Forestry
At annual meeting the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers commit to promoting Canadian forest products and leadership in sustainable forest management
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July 11, 2019
Canada's Forest Products Sector Welcomes Economic Commitments From Canada's Premiers
Canada's forest products sector welcomes Premiers' shared commitment to grow an innovative and diverse forest sector for the future
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June 25, 2019
Canada's Forest Products Industry Applauds "Toronto Tomorrow" And The Plan Build A Timber Neighbourhood
FPAC applauds "Toronto Tomorrow" proposal that prominently features the use of wood from CanadaÕs sustainably managed forests as a cornerstone of its project.
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June 12, 2019
Canada's Forest Sector Pays Tribute to a Global Forest Industry Champion
FPAC honours Sylvain Lhôte, Director General of CEPI who helped advance innovation and opportunities for forest sector companies and workers around the globe
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June 3, 2019
Canada's Forest Products Sector Responds To Launch Of FSC's New Certification Standard
Canada's forest products sector welcomes new certification standards by the Forest Stewardship Council to continue as a world leader in sustainable forest management
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May 15, 2019
Canada's Forest Products Sector Confirms Support For Notre Dame Reconstruction Effort
The quality and integrity of products sourced from Canadian forests can play an important role in the reconstruction of the Notre Dame Cathedral
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May 15, 2019
Canada's First National Bioeconomy Strategy, "Canada's Bioeconomy Strategy: Leveraging Our Strengths For A Sustainable Future"
Canada's bioeconomy strategy recommendations include access to biomass, global leadership in forestry, sustainable resource management, and a skilled workforce
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May 15, 2019
CD Howe Report Explores The Future Of Canada's Forest Products Sector
New report on future of forest products sector shows sector is critical to sustaining and growing job opportunities for workers and families in northern and rural forestry communities
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April 16, 2019
FPAC Welcomes Agency Decision on Supply Chain Congestion Issues
FPAC supports the Canadian Transportation Agency's findings that rail service delivery in British Columbia is creating issues for global trade movement
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