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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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April 13, 2021
Anti-Canadian Resource Group Shows its True Colours: Industry and Labour Leaders Come Together to Call Out US-based Campaign Rhetoric
Sustainable forest management in Canada’s working forests is built upon a few key principles including ecosystems-based management and conservation, local input, and collaboration, keeping forest as forest forever, and providing family-supporting jobs and sustainable products to Canadians and people around the world.
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March 19, 2021
Celebrating Forestry’s Role In Driving A Green Recovery: International Day Of Forests
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) applaud this year’s theme promoting “Forest Restoration as a Path to Recovery and Well-Being” as one that resonates with the positive impact that the forest products sector is making around the world.
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February 11, 2021
Researchers From Laval University & Ubc Named Canadian Finalists For International Forestry Innovation Award
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to announce that a PhD candidate at Laval University and an assistant professor of Engineering at the University of British Columbia have been chosen as the Canadian finalists for the global Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Award.
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December 31, 2020
Safety, Sustainability, And Self-sufficiency: The Year That Was In Canadian Forestry
Today, the twin threats of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change with the accompanying economic stressors are enough to test anyone’s mettle. Canada’s forest sector is resilient, but the COVID-19 crisis has made an already difficult time even more challenging for many forestry families, businesses, and communities.
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December 15, 2020
Canada’s Forest Sector Welcomes Government’s Inclusive Approach To Plant 2 Billion Trees
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, unveiled the federal government’s plan to launch its 2 billion tree initiative in 2021.
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December 9, 2020
Canada’s Forest Sector Offers Recommendations To Federal Government On Green Recovery
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) released Innovative, Sustainable, Resilient: Recommendations from Canada’s Forest Sector to Drive Economic Recovery and a Net-Zero Carbon Future.
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November 30, 2020
Forest Sector Ready To Advance Canada’s Green Economic Recovery
Canada’s Deputy Prime Minster and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, presented the federal government’s fall economic statement in the House of Commons.
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November 4, 2020
Partnering for Success - The Annual Industrial Consumption and Energy (ICE) Survey
FPAC and Statistics Canada celebrate five year partnership, collecting energy efficiency data in the the forest sector, supporting a low carbon economy
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November 3, 2020
Canada's Forest Sector Key To Canada's Economic Recovery
FPAC shares several ideas to secure a sustainable working forest for workers and communities, and to improve market access opportunities for Canadian wood-based products and bio-products
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October 8, 2020
Global Forest Sector And Workers: Providing Solutions For Pandemic Recovery
FAO, FPAC announce sustainable forest management and forest products will help drive climate friendly economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
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