As global leaders representing government, business and the environment meet in Vancouver this week, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) has launched an important report entitled; Climate Change Mitigation in Canada's Forest Products Sector: Roadmap Toward Net-Zero.
Recognizing Research Excellence: Canadian Forestry Innovation Awards Program Now Accepting Applications
The Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry, now in its third year, is opening its doors once again to celebrate the innovative spirit and leadership of young students and researchers in Canada’s forest sector.
COP 28: Canada’s Forest Sector Unveils Roadmap to Support Climate Resilience and Emissions Reduction Targets
Amidst the global convergence of climate and government leaders at COP 28 in Dubai, Canada’s forest sector launched a national report at the Canadian Pavilion outlining the contributions it can make towards reducing emissions and combating the escalating impacts of natural disturbances across the country.
Canada’s Forest Sector Key to Tackling Housing Crisis While Bolstering Climate Resiliency
Canadians are facing a housing dilemma. We must build 5.8 million affordable homes by 2030, triple our current building capacity.
Fall Economic Statement Recognizes Biomass Technologies as Necessary to Reducing Emissions and Improving Canadian Competitiveness
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) applauds the federal government’s decision to include forest biomass conversion technologies for heat and electricity generation in its Clean Technology and Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credits (ITCs).
Ground-Breaking Legislation Puts Canada on the Path to a Greener Future
Countries like Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland continuously demonstrate that responsible governance and environmental stewardship are not mutually exclusive but, in fact, complementary.
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) Announces 2023 Awards of Excellence Winners
As National Forest Week is celebrated across the country, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Awards of Excellence program.
Canada’s Forest Sector Demands Federal Action to End BC Port Strike
Earlier today in Ottawa, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) President and CEO, Derek Nighbor, issued the following statement.
Canada's Forest Sector Announces Winners of 2023 Green Dream Internship Program
It will be a summer to remember for 15 students who have been announced as winners of Forest Products Association of Canada’s (FPAC) 2023 Green Dream Internship Program.
Federal Government Takes Important Step with Action Plan on Climate Adaptation
Earlier today in Vancouver, the federal government released its long-awaited National Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan.
FPAC Announces Recipients of 2023 National Forestry Innovation Awards
The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry, a national competition that recognizes youth leadership and innovative research developments in the field of forestry.
Canada’s Forest Sector Welcomes Federal Emissions Report’s Focus on Worsening Fires
Following the submission of Canada’s 2023 National Inventory Report (NIR) of greenhouse gas emissions to the United Nations, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) Vice President, Indigenous Relations and Forestry, Etienne Belanger, issued the following statement:
Federal Budget Recognizes Canadian Forestry Leadership and Benefits of Forest Biomass
March 28, 2023 - Earlier today, Forest Products Association of Canada President and CEO, Derek Nighbor, released the following statement on the Federal Budget 2023 tabled by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland:
Harvesting the Power of Canada-U.S. Collaboration
An array of new prospects and obstacles rest at our bilateral doorstep as we embark on the greatest economic feat of the next two decades – the transition to a low carbon economy across North America.
Canadian Forestry Innovation Awards Program Now Accepting Applications
The Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry, a national awards program that recognizes youth leadership and innovation in the forest sector, is now accepting applications for its second year.
Climate Smart Forestry: For the Environment and for the Future of Canada’s Northern and Rural Communities
Canada 2020, a leading national think tank, set out earlier this year to build a new, post-pandemic policy agenda to strengthen the prospects for Canada’s rural and smaller communities.
Canada’s Forest Sector Releases National Report on Biodiversity Conservation
In the face of more catastrophic fires, climate smart forestry is part of the solution: Nighbor
COP27: New Global Forestry Report Highlights the Importance of Growing National Forest-Based Economies
Governments around the world are turning to the benefits of sustainable forest management and carbon-capturing forest products to support climate action and green economic development.
Canadian Forestry Documentary – Capturing Carbon – to be Featured at United Nations COP27 Conference
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to announce that its Capturing Carbon documentary was selected to be shown at COP27, the United Nations International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainability.
Let’s Work Together to Address Worsening Fires and Forest Carbon Emissions
Last week, the San Francisco-based Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and its partners at Nature Canada promoted a report that rightly mentioned the increasing carbon emissions in Canada’s forests.
Canada’s Forest Sector Responds to Misleading Report
Oct.18, 2022 - Earlier today, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Nature Canada jointly released a misleading and damaging report on Canada’s GHG emissions.
Canada’s Forest Sector Welcomes Call-to-Action on Stronger Supply Chains
For Canadian businesses to remain competitive on the world stage, we need to develop a more competitive, efficient, and effective supply chain system. Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) applauds the latest report released by the National Supply Chain Task Force and welcomes the action-oriented recommendations within to accelerate change across our country’s vital trade infrastructure.