May 31, 2024 – Edmundston, New Brunswick - Canadians value a safe and clean environment. Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers strive to ensure that businesses and individuals comply with laws and regulations that protect the natural environment in Canada.

Sustainable packaging business exceeds target in partnership with customers.

May 31, 2024 – Members of the Pulp and Paper Workers Union of Crabtree, representing over 450 employees at the Kruger Crabtree plant, commenced an indefinite strike today.

The 298 Unifor members from Locals 136, 234, 234 cp, and 265, representing workers at the Kruger Trois-Rivières S.E.C. plant, have gone on strike after rejecting the employer's proposed contract offer.

Irving Pulp & Paper is set to modernize its Saint John pulp mill with a significant $1.1 billion investment, having submitted a preliminary application for a major upgrade.

First Quality has announced a $418 million expansion of its baby care manufacturing operations in Macon, Georgia.

A deal between the Nova Scotia government and Paper Excellence to settle a lawsuit and explore building a new pulp mill on the South Shore has divided communities.

Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle met with Minister of State for Sustainable Forestry Innovation Andrew Mercier, representatives from Locals 592 and 686, and Tseshaht First Nations Chief Ken Watts to discuss the forestry industry in British Columbia.

Graphic Packaging announced the closure of its Randleman, NC facility.

Margareta Dovgal delves into the complex issues behind the timber shortage in British Columbia and its profound impact on forestry communities.

The Province of Nova Scotia and Paper Excellence have reached a settlement agreement that cancels plans to reopen the controversial Northern Pulp mill in Pictou County.

Billerud, a leading producer of paper and packaging materials, has announced a change in direction for its North American operations.

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement in response to the Minnesota State Legislature’s decision to advance Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation as part of HF 3911 – the Environment and Natural Resources Supplemental Budget Bill.

Imperial Dade, a leading distributor of foodservice packaging, printing papers, and janitorial supplies, announced the acquisition of Canpaco, a Canadian company in the same industry.

Following approval by the relevant authorities, the acquisition of NAF AB business by international technology group ANDRITZ has been completed.

In a move that will displace over a hundred employees, the corrugated plant in Milan, Michigan has announced it will permanently cease operations by July 6th.

Canfor Pulp Products announced the indefinite closure of one production line at its Northwood facility in Prince George, British Columbia.

The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) is urging the provincial government to take immediate steps to address a declining fiber supply, which has led to a series of mill closures and curtailments across the province.

Canfor Corporation announced the permanent closure of its Polar sawmill in Bear Lake, British Columbia, and the suspension of its planned reinvestment in Houston, BC.

KINGSEY FALLS, QC, May 10, 2024 - Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) (the ''Company'' or ''Cascades''), a leader in eco-friendly recovery, packaging, and hygiene products, held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 9, 2024.

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