Canada's Forest Sector Applauds Recent Senate Committee Recommendations

  |  
December 11, 2018

December 11, 2018 – OTTAWA:  After significant consultation with key stakeholders, Canada’s Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry released a report today entitled:  “Feast or Famine: Impacts of climate change and carbon pricing on agriculture, agri-food and forestry.”

Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) was very pleased to participate in this important dialogue, which culminated in the publication of today’s report. The Senate findings included a list of 16 recommendations, many of which underscore the importance of the Canada’s forests and the forest products sector in addressing the climate change challenge.

Of particular interest to FPAC were the Committee’s suggestions related to the importance of forest bioproducts and the role they play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  FPAC was also pleased to note the Committee’s support for continued R&D investments that incentivizes new ideas. We are delighted that the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry acknowledges the importance of forest management in Canada and promotes initiatives to accelerate innovation in Canadian forestry operations,” offered FPAC CEO, Derek Nighbor.

-30-

For more information contact:

Kerry Patterson-Baker
Vice President, Communications
e : kpatterson-baker@fpac.ca
t : 613-563-1441 ext. 314

Follow us on Twitter: @FPAC_APFC

For more information contact:
Kerry Patterson-Baker
Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs
kpatterson-baker@fpac.ca
(613) 563-1441 x 314
Follow FPAC on X (Twitter): @FPAC_APFC
October 25, 2024
Forestry For The Future and Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group (OSEG) Team Up to Kick Off a Game-Changing Partnership for Sustainable Canadian Forestry
Forestry For The Future and Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group (OSEG) Team Up to Kick Off a Game-Changing Partnership for Sustainable Canadian Forestry
Read This
September 19, 2024
Canada’s Forest Sector Announces Recipients of 2024 Awards of Excellence
Canada’s Forest Sector Announces Recipients of 2024 Awards of Excellence
Read This
September 19, 2024
Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. Honoured with 2024 Indigenous Business Leadership Award for Outstanding Contributions to Canadian Forestry
Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. Honoured with 2024 Indigenous Business Leadership Award for Outstanding Contributions to Canadian Forestry
Read This
September 19, 2024
The Honourable Candice Bergen, Retired Canadian Senator Percy Mockler, and Chief Paul Gladu Receive the 2024 Jim Carr Forest Community Champion Awards
The Honourable Candice Bergen, Retired Canadian Senator Percy Mockler, and Chief Paul Gladu Receive the 2024 Jim Carr Forest Community Champion Awards
Read This
September 21, 2020
Lisa Raitt Honoured As Community Champion By Canada's Forest Products Sector
Forest Products Association of Canada recognizes former minister Lisa Raitt's leadership in the forestry sector with Forestry Community Champion award
Read This
November 13, 2019
The Search for Canada's Greenest Workforce
Canada's forest industry is a top employer and global leader in sustainability, forest management, clean technology and innovation
Read This
March 21, 2019
Standing Tall with Canada's Forest Workers on International Day of Forests
Forest Products Association of Canada celebrates forestry communities, workers and world leading forestry management for International Day of Forests
Read This
February 20, 2019
Opinion | Workforce Diversity - Canada's Forest Sector Branches Out
Forest Products Association of Canada embraces diversity and encourages women and indigenous to join the forestry workforce
Read This
October 3, 2024
Job Posting - Government Affairs and Advocacy Coordinator
Job Posting - Government Affairs and Advocacy Coordinator
Read This
October 1, 2024
Keegan Ashley: Blog 4: Conclusion to Summer: FPAC 2024 Green Dream Internship Program
Keegan Ashley: Blog 4: Conclusion to Summer: FPAC 2024 Green Dream Internship Program
Read This
October 1, 2024
Kevin Diep: Blog 4: Interview with Brett Erickson and Yash Shah: FPAC 2024 Green Dream Internship Program
Kevin Diep: Blog 4: Interview with Brett Erickson and Yash Shah: FPAC 2024 Green Dream Internship Program
Read This
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
Read This
March 29, 2022
Forestry Sees Opportunities in Emissions Reduction Plan
We will continue to work closely with the federal government on forestry solutions related to greenhouse gas emissions reductions, wildland fire mitigation plans, and national adaptation strategies.
Read This
March 21, 2022
Canada’s Forestry Sector Launches National Award to Celebrate Innovation
On the United Nations International Day of Forests, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) has launched a new national award to recognize youth leadership and innovation in the forest sector.
Read This
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.
Read This
December 23, 2021
Seeing the Opportunity in Canada’s Forests: Looking Ahead to 2022
that Canada’s forests, manufacturing facilities, forest products, and Canadian forestry know-how give our country an advantage that is the envy of most countries on the planet. Let’s use it.
Read This