Canada’s forest sector is positioned to be one of the leaders in our move to a low-carbon economy.
November 19, 2020
Read thisForest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and Statistics Canada are celebrating five years of successful partnership for the collection of data for tracking energy efficiencies in forest sector mill operations.
November 4, 2020
Read thisSustainable forest management and the carbon benefits that it brings is at the core of Canadian forestry’s value proposition.
November 3, 2020
Read thisICFPA welcomes today’s statement by ACSFI to align with United Nations ambitions to build a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future that involves beating the virus, addressing climate change, and creating economic opportunities.
October 8, 2020
Read thisFPAC is proud to announce a new partnership that brings together two things that Canada is proudly known for around the globe – forestry and curling.
September 28, 2020
Read thisForest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomed the federal government recognizing the role that Canadian forestry workers and forest products play in lowering carbon emissions.
September 23, 2020
Read thisToday marks the 100th anniversary of National Forest Week in Canada. What better time for Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) to announce the winners of our annual Awards of Excellence program?
September 21, 2020
Read thisAs the 100th anniversary of National Forest Week is celebrated across the country, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is using the opportunity to announce the recipients of its annual Awards of Excellence program.
September 21, 2020
Read thisEarlier today, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) announced the recipients of its annual Awards of Excellence which includes Deputy Grand Council Chief Edward Wawia as a 2020 Forest Community Champion.
September 21, 2020
Read thisForest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) today announced the recipients of its annual Awards of Excellence which includes William Amos, MP and Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
September 21, 2020
Read thisForest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) today announced the recipients of its annual Awards of Excellence which includes Williams Lake, BC Mayor Walt Cobb as a 2020 Forest Community Champion.
September 21, 2020
Read thisEarlier today, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) announced the recipients of its annual Awards of Excellence which included Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta.
September 21, 2020
Read thisForest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) today announced the recipients of its annual Awards of Excellence which include former MP and Federal Cabinet Minister Lisa Raitt as a 2020 Forest Community Champion.
September 21, 2020
Read thisEarlier today, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), in partnership with Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), named Alain Paul as the recipient of the 2020 Indigenous Business Leadership Award.
September 21, 2020
Read thisEarlier today, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), in partnership with the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM), recognized three recipients of the Skills Awards for Indigenous Youth.
September 21, 2020
Read thisToday, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomed the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM)’s public commitment to raising awareness about Canada’s world-leading approach to sustainable forest management.
September 17, 2020
Read thisForest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) applauds this important milestone which will allow us to create Canadian made Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and reduce waste in our environment.
September 16, 2020
Read thisToday, resource industry groups have united to demand the federal government intervene in the ongoing Port of Montreal strike.
August 14, 2020
Read thisSince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been working closely with the federal government to help shape policies and programs to keep our businesses operating, our workers working safely, and our essential supply chain moving.
August 10, 2020
Read thisThe International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) recently announced its biennial international Blue Sky Young Researchers Award contest to generate interest and raise awareness around innovations taking place in the world.
July 7, 2020
Read thisWe stand ready to use the power of wood to lower GHG emissions and green our communities as we build back better.
July 3, 2020
Read thisForest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to announce its 2020 Green Dream Bloggers - winners of its annual summer internships contest.
June 30, 2020
Read thisSince the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, Canada’s forest products industry has been hard at work delivering urgently needed, critical products that are helping Canadians and Americans weather this unprecedented crisis.
June 24, 2020
Read thisAs Canada and the world gets moving again, Canada’s forest sector and its people are in a unique position to drive economic recovery.
June 19, 2020
Read thisGiven the nature of our work, we are a sector that knows quite a bit about resilience in the face of disruption.
April 28, 2020
Read thisToday, the federal government moved to recognize that Canada’s forest products sector and its workers provide essential products and services to Canadians.
April 2, 2020
Read thisFPAC is calling for swift implementation of these emergency measures so we can help families and businesses now and protect the Canadian economy.
March 25, 2020
Read thisEfficient and reliable trucking services are essential to our business so it’s important that challenges in Canada’s trucking and logistics industry are well understood and addressed.
March 11, 2020
Read thisForest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Canadian Wood Council (CWC) have joined forces in support of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) #CelebrateCitizenship Challenge.
March 4, 2020
Read thisForest Products Association of Canada is in Vancouver this week to participate in Globe 2020 and an international discussion about the circular economy and the critical role that Canada’s forests and forestry workers are ready to play.
February 10, 2020
Read thisForest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and Forests Ontario issued a joint statement signalling the support of Canada’s renewable forest sector to advance nature-based solutions to help fight climate change.
February 5, 2020
Read thisForest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) applauds the effort to provide clarity for Canadian businesses and exporters.
January 29, 2020
Read thisThe time is now for Canada to play a leading role in helping to address climate change by using our forests for solutions to the most pressing social, environmental and economic challenges in history.
January 21, 2020
Read thisThanks to a combination of Canada’s rich forests, a drive to innovate and a commitment to creating a greener environment, our nation is uniquely positioned to lead the world in next-generation thinking around the bioeconomy.
October 7, 2019
Read thisTo meet the high standards that come with operating on public lands, Canada’s forestry workers assume important environmental responsibilities to manage for biodiversity, wetlands preservation, watershed protection and other values.
October 5, 2019
Read thisYears of extensive collaboration with governments, Indigenous communities, and research partners has made Canada’s forest products sector a global leader in product and process innovation, environmental stewardship, and international trade.
September 22, 2019
Read thisBy working together and making smart choices now, we can help attract the investment required to secure a bright future for BC’s forest sector.
September 16, 2019
Read thisForestry has been foundational in the history, economy, and culture of Canada. Although not widely understood, Canada’s forest certification regime plays an important role in maintaining this global reputation for leadership and excellence.
August 23, 2019
Read thisIn Canada and around the world, wood is experiencing a resurgence as a building material of choice because it is environmentally friendly as well as beautiful, durable, and high performing.
June 25, 2019
Read thisThe study explores current industry trends and advancements that Canada’s forest products sector has made in the face of growing business challenges.
May 15, 2019
Read thisInternational Day of Forests is a time for us to celebrate our forestry families, forestry communities, and our country’s world-leading approach to how we manage our forests – one of our country’s most important and renewable resources.
March 21, 2019
Read thisDiversity and gender equity, in all its forms, is an invaluable catalyst for sustainability – we can’t progress without it.
March 21, 2019
Read thisCanada’s registered professional foresters look after Canada’s forests. This includes planning and implementing reforesting activities, while promoting important forest values like wildlife, biodiversity, and water protection.
March 5, 2019
Read thisThe transformation that is happening in Canada’s forest products sector is not limited to new technologies in our forests and mills, nor in the new global markets we are reaching. It is also reflected in the changing face of our workforce.
February 20, 2019
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