All Posts: Economy & Trade

February 28, 2018
Budget 2018 Helps Support Forest Sector Priorities On: Addressing Climate Change; Skills Training And Expanding Trade
Forest Products Association of Canada encouraged by the 2018 Budget to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and support a green workforce.
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February 20, 2018
Canada - U.S. Forest Health And Innovation Summit Rooted In Collaboration
Canada-U.S. Forest Health Summit provides opportunity to focus on climate change, land reclamation & restoration, forest bio-economy opportunities and innovation.
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January 23, 2018
FPAC Welcomes the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership increases access to global markets for Canadian forest products
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January 10, 2018
FPAC Statement On Uncoated Groundwood Duties
The Forest Products Association of Canada calls on the federal government to stand up to U.S. trade action and protect jobs and industry in both countries
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January 10, 2018
Forest Sector Applauds Canada's Filing At WTO To Fight For Jobs And Communities Affected By U.S. Duties
FPAC applauds Canada's filing at WTO against U.S. use of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties.
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November 3, 2017
Forest Sector Disappointed With Final U.S. Softwood Lumber Duties
FPAC disappointed with final U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber which will result in Americans paying more to build and renovate their homes
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November 2, 2017
Forest Sector Welcomes Rail Freight Data Disclosure Component of Bill C-49
Federal Bill C-49 includes greater transparency for rail freight data, step toward improving the transportation system for Canada's forestry communities
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September 21, 2017
Forest Industry Welcomes Start Of Trade Deal With Europe
FPAC supports trade deal with the EU resulting in the elimination of quotas and tariffs of up to 10% on Canadian exports of wood-based panels and other wood products to the EU
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September 14, 2017
FPAC and the Canadian Wood Council Applaud the New WOODRISE Alliance
The Forest Products Association of Canada and the Canadian Wood Council applaud the international Woodrise Alliance and support for low carbon buildings.
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June 27, 2017
Forest Sector Will Continue To Fight For Jobs And Communities Affected By Additional Duties
American anti-dumping duties on softwood lumber threaten Canada's economy, forestry dependent communities, and workers
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June 1, 2017
Forest Industry Applauds Government's Response To Softwood Duties
FPAC applauds government's response to meritless U.S. softwood duties by announcing $867 million in initiatives to support the forest sector
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April 25, 2017
Forest Sector Will Fight For Jobs And Communities Affected By U.S. Duties
FPAC supports the federal government's opposition of American duties on Canadian softwood lumber that threaten jobs, forestry communities and the economy
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