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Over 3.7 million hectares of forest have already burned in Canada this year, putting us on pace for our second worst #wildfire season on record. The time for action is now. Quite simply, fires will get worse if we are not more proactive in managing fuel loads and our aging forests. Canada’s forest sector welcomes the G7’s commitment to address the environmental, economic, health, and social challenges that come with the increase in catastrophic wildfires globally with the #KananaskisWildfireCharter. There are other sensible, science-based actions the federal government should consider that enjoy broad support across Canada’s forest dependent communities, including: 1. Investing in Risk Mapping and Protect People. 2. Fix Ottawa’s Outdated Policy and Regulatory Approaches. Fires move much faster than the federal government’s policy and regulatory approaches do. 3. Back #Indigenous-led Fire Stewardship. 4. Create Value from Low-Grade Wood. Approving #InvestmentTaxCredits for #biomass use for heat and electricity generation can help incentivize private sector investment to get more of this work done. The status quo is no longer acceptable to those living in forested communities. Read more: lnkd.in/dJQQV4Bx

With Budget Week underway in Ottawa, Canada’s economic future is front and centre. Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming MPs, Senators, government officials, and forest sector leaders and partners to Forest Products Association of Canada's Annual Parliamentary Forestry Reception. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, exchange perspectives, and have important conversations about the challenges and opportunities ahead for one of Canada's most important industries. For Canada to emerge stronger from current global shifts, we need to remove the Made-In-Canada barriers holding our economy back. When it comes to Canada’s forest sector, government already has the playbook. The Forest Sector Transformation Taskforce Report lays out a clear path for what the sector needs to compete, invest, and grow. Now all we need is for government to act. We look forward to continuing the conversation and working together to strengthen Canadian forestry. #CanadianForestry #ForestProducts #ForestSector #Canada __________ Alors que la semaine du budget est en cours à Ottawa, l’avenir économique du Canada est au cœur des discussions. Récemment, nous avons eu le plaisir d’accueillir des députés, des sénateurs, des représentants du gouvernement ainsi que des leaders et des partenaires du secteur forestier au réception parlementaire annuelle du secteur forestier de l'APFC. Ce fut une excellente occasion de tisser des liens, d’échanger des points de vue et d’avoir d’importantes discussions sur les défis et les possibilités qui se présentent à l’une des industries les plus importantes du Canada. Pour que le Canada sorte plus fort des bouleversements mondiaux actuels, nous devons éliminer les obstacles ici même au Canada qui freinent notre économie. En ce qui concerne le secteur forestier canadien, le gouvernement dispose déjà de la feuille de route. Le rapport du Groupe de travail sur la transformation du secteur forestier présente une voie claire pour permettre au secteur d’être plus concurrentiel, d’investir et de croître. Il ne manque maintenant qu’une chose : que le gouvernement passe à l’action. Nous sommes impatients de poursuivre le dialogue et de travailler ensemble pour renforcer le secteur forestier canadien. #ForesterieCanadienne #ProduitsForestiers #SecteurForestier #Canada

Merci au député @mariosimardbq d’avoir souligné la Semaine nationale de l’arbre et des forêts à la Chambre des communes et d’avoir rendu hommage aux milliers de travailleurs, d’entrepreneurs et de producteurs du secteur forestier qui continuent de faire avancer notre secteur malgré les défis auxquels il fait face. Le secteur forestier est un pilier de l’économie canadienne. Il soutient les travailleurs et leurs familles, crée des possibilités et fait partie intégrante de nos communautés. Nous lui sommes reconnaissants de continuer à souligner le rôle essentiel que joue le secteur forestier au Québec et partout au pays. #ForesterieCanadienne #ProduitsForestiers #SecteurForestier #Canada __________ Thank you to MP Mario Simard for marking National Forest Week in the House of Commons and recognizing the thousands of forestry workers, contractors and producers who continue to move our sector forward through challenging times. Forestry is a foundational Canadian industry that supports livelihoods, creates opportunities, and remains deeply connected to our communities. We appreciate his continued recognition of the essential role forestry plays in Quebec and across the country. #CanadianForestry #ForestProducts #ForestSector #Canada

Canada’s forest sector is navigating pressures from beyond our borders, but much of what will shape its future is within our control here at home. Thank you to Minister @melaniejoly for joining the FPAC roundtable with Canada's forest sector leaders to discuss how we can strengthen Canadian competitiveness, attract investment and turn the sector’s potential into long-term growth and new opportunities for workers and communities across the country. We appreciated the Minister’s thoughtful engagement and focus on what can be achieved. We look forward to continuing the conversation and building on this important work together. #CanadianForestry #ForestProducts #ForestSector #Canada __________ Le secteur forestier canadien doit composer avec des pressions provenant de l’extérieur de nos frontières, mais une grande partie de ce qui façonnera son avenir est entre nos mains, ici même au Canada. Merci à la ministre Mélanie Joly d’avoir participé à la table ronde de l’APFC avec des leaders du secteur forestier canadien afin de discuter des moyens de renforcer la compétitivité du Canada, d’attirer les investissements et de tirer parti du potentiel du secteur pour favoriser une croissance à long terme et créer de nouvelles possibilités pour les travailleurs et les collectivités partout au pays. Nous avons apprécié les échanges constructifs avec la ministre ainsi que l’importance qu’elle accorde aux mesures que nous pouvons prendre. Nous sommes impatients de poursuivre le dialogue et de continuer à faire progresser cet important travail ensemble. #ForesterieCanadienne #ProduitsForestiers #SecteurForestier #Canada

Canada’s forest sector has enormous potential for growth, but unlocking it means addressing the barriers to investment, competitiveness and development here at home. Thank you to MPs @gaetanmalettemp, @CarolAnsteyMP, @Jason_Groleau, @PatKelly_MP, @daveeppckl, and @HelenaKonanz for meeting with forest sector leaders in Ottawa. We appreciated the thoughtful discussion on the challenges facing the sector, the opportunities ahead and what it will take to unlock more of forestry’s economic potential across Canada. #CanadianForestry #ForestProducts #ForestSector #Canada __________ Le secteur forestier canadien présente un énorme potentiel de croissance, mais pour le réaliser pleinement, nous devons nous attaquer aux obstacles qui freinent l’investissement, la compétitivité et le développement ici, au Canada. Merci aux députés Gaétan Malette, Carol Anstey, Jason Groleau, Pat Kelly, Dave Epp et Helena Konanz d’avoir rencontré des leaders du secteur forestier à Ottawa. Nous avons apprécié les échanges constructifs sur les défis auxquels fait face le secteur, les possibilités qui s’offrent à nous et les mesures nécessaires pour libérer davantage le potentiel économique de la foresterie partout au Canada. #ForesterieCanadienne #ProduitsForestiers #SecteurForestier #Canada

"When forestry is strong, Canada is strong." Thank you to Parliamentary Secretary @coreyhoganyyc for recognizing National Forest Week in the House of Commons and for his thoughtful engagement with FPAC and forest sector leaders in Ottawa last week. We look forward to continuing this important work together to support forest workers, communities and businesses across Canada. 🌲🇨🇦 « Quand le secteur forestier est fort, le Canada est fort. » Merci au secrétaire parlementaire @coreyhoganyyc d’avoir souligné la Semaine nationale de l’arbre et des forêts à la Chambre des communes, ainsi que pour les échanges constructifs qu’il a eus avec l'APFC et les leaders du secteur forestier à Ottawa la semaine dernière. Nous sommes impatients de poursuivre cet important travail ensemble afin de soutenir les travailleurs, les collectivités et les entreprises du secteur forestier partout au Canada. 🌲🇨🇦 #CanadianForestry #ForestProducts #ForestSector #Canada

FPAC CEO @DerekNighbor joined @globalnews BC this morning to discuss the latest U.S. tariffs and what they mean for Canada's forestry sector. Watch the interview: globalnews.ca/video/12035961… #Forestry #ForestProducts #SoftwoodLumber #Trade

"This is very, very difficult for our industry." Derek Nighbor joined @CTVNews to discuss what Canada’s forest sector needs from the federal government to navigate the difficult trade road ahead. Watch: ctvnews.ca/video/2026/08/22/… #Forestry #SoftwoodLumber #Trade

FPAC President and CEO Derek Nighbor joined @CBCNews Live to discuss the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade negotiations and the need to get back to building a stronger North American economy. Watch: youtube.com/live/bViWcC6w8mY… #Forestry #ForestProducts #Trade

Canada’s forest sector is deeply connected to rural, northern and smaller communities across the country. FPAC President and CEO Derek Nighbor spoke with @CBCNews’ The Current about the importance of protecting those communities as Canada and the U.S. work toward greater certainty in their trading relationship. Listen here: youtu.be/qe9y1dpG1ow?si=uKt0… @MarkJCarney @DLeBlancNB | #Forestry #ForestProducts #Trade

Following the U.S. decision to pause the planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, FPAC President and CEO Derek Nighbor joined @CBCNews’ The Current to discuss what comes next for Canada’s forest sector and the need for greater certainty in the Canada-U.S. trading relationship. Listen here: youtu.be/qe9y1dpG1ow?si=uKt0… #Forestry #ForestProducts #Trade #Tariffs

FPAC welcomes the decision to pause implementation of the Section 338 tariffs while Canada and the U.S. work toward an agreement. Important issues remain unresolved, including tariffs on lumber and the long-standing softwood lumber dispute. FPAC will continue working toward a fair, predictable and durable outcome for Canada’s forest sector. Read our full statement: fpac.ca/posts/canada-us-trad… #Forestry #ForestProducts #Trade #CanadaUS

FPAC President & CEO Derek Nighbor joined @VassyKapelos on The Vassy Kapelos Show to discuss what Canada’s forestry sector wants to see in a tariff relief deal. Listen to the discussion: iheart.com/podcast/962-the-v… #Forestry #ForestProducts #Trade #Tariffs

From building more homes and public infrastructure with Canadian wood and scaling wildfire resilience, to advancing regulatory efficiency, market diversification, and clean energy innovation, FPAC’s 2025 annual report brings together the policies, partnerships, and on the ground actions to help shape a more competitive economy. Read more: fpac.ca/report/annual-report…

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are reshaping how Canada can meet rising housing needs while strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity. FPAC’s 2025 roundtable, in collaboration with the Canadian Wood Council, with government and industry leaders highlighted how panelization, modular systems, and mass timber can support faster and more efficient homebuilding, improve material use, and reduce regional construction bottlenecks. Read more in our annual report: fpac.ca/report/annual-report…

A resilient forest sector depends on inclusive workplaces and a strong talent pipeline. Through Forestry Together and FPAC’s 2025 Diversity Survey, employers gained clearer benchmarks and practical tools to enhance recruitment, retention, and leadership diversity, while targeted engagements with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) identified collaborative actions to strengthen skills and equity across the sector. Read more in our 2025 annual report: fpac.ca/report/annual-report…

Creating greater economic opportunities for Indigenous Peoples means removing systemic barriers and expanding opportunities in every region. FPAC’s ‘Advancing Economic Reconciliation in the Canadian Forest Sector’ outlines practical steps including improved access to capital for Indigenous enterprises and greater capacity for co-led land use planning. These actions can strengthen long-term prosperity, stewardship, and inclusion across forest dependent communities. Read more in our 2025 annual report: fpac.ca/report/annual-report…

FPAC’s 2025 Annual Report – a look at a challenging year and the path forward for the forest sector: building more homes and public buildings with Canadian wood, diversifying markets, reducing wildfire risk and restoring competitiveness. Read the report: fpac.ca/report/annual-report…

Amid tariff pressures and a changing global economy, sector resilience grows through market diversification and a team-Canada approach to secure fair, durable outcomes. FPAC’s 2025 annual report outlines federal actions and the sector’s priorities to protect jobs and investment. Read the report: fpac.ca/report/annual-report…

Reducing catastrophic wildfire risk demands active management, strong partnerships, and better coordination. @FPAC_APFC is a foundational partner of the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada (WRCC). This initiative will continue the implementation of knowledge, technology and innovation across Canada’s forested landscapes to improve fire prediction, pro-active mitigation and prevention, as wildfire seasons grow more severe. Read more in our 2025 annual report: fpac.ca/report/annual-report…