All Posts: Economy & Trade

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Forest Products Association of Canada recognizes leadership of forest community partner MP William Amos, with Awards of Excellence

Canadian forest sector welcomes the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers' commitment to public awareness of global industry leadership

FPAC applauds FPInnovations' announcement to create Canadian made Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is biodegradable reduce waste in our environment.

Canadian forestry and mining groups call on the government to end Port of Montreal strike disrupting supply chain, trade, and economy

FPAC submits recommendations to the government's 2021 Pre-Budget Consultations which outlines how Canada can leverage the power of sustainable forest management and innovation to kick start economic recovery

Canadian federal government must work with provinces and communities to support sector recovery and forestry workers

NRDC report critical of Canadian forest products industry makes false claims, ignores industry's sustainable forest management and conservation practices