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Canada to challenge lower but ‘unwarranted and unfair’ U.S. duties on softwood lumber

Canada intends to challenge the decision, including through launching a dispute settlement process under Chapter 10 of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.


Ontario calls for all softwood lumber duties to be removed immediately

Ontario supports the U.S. decision to lower the ‘unfair duty rates on Canadian softwood lumber exports,’ but maintains that all duty rates should be removed immediately.


B.C. ministers frustrated by U.S. softwood lumber ruling

Provincial ministers issue a joint statement in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s ruling on duties applied to Canada’s softwood lumber exports to the U.S.


U.S. Lumber Coalition supports continued enforcement of softwood lumber duties

Coalition says the total duty rate of 8.59 per cent “confirms yet again that Canadian lumber imports are unfairly traded” into the U.S. market.
 
 
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Canadian Forest Industries July/August issue is out now!

The July/August digital edition of Canadian Forest Industries is now available! » Read it now!
 
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Social license in the forest industry: Q&A with Derek Nighbor

What is it, why do we care and how do we fix it? » Learn more...
 
 
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U.S. ruling on softwood lumber duties welcome but disappointing: BCLTC

Unfair duties hurt not only B.C. businesses and workers, but also U.S. consumers, says BC Lumber Trade Council. » Read more...

SCA, Scania introduce world’s first electric timber truck

SCA together with Scania developed the world’s first electric timber truck with a capacity of 80 tonnes. » Read more...

Manitoba signs MOU on revenue sharing with Cree Nations

Manitoba government signs a memorandum of understanding with Mosakahiken Cree Nation, and finalizing another with Opaskwayak Cree Nation on revenue sharing. » Read more...
 
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Spotlight: Janis Simpkins

Janis Simpkins provides leadership to the Alberta Forest Products Association’s environment, forest policy and sustainability units. The senior vice-president also chairs the Forest Sector Red Tape Panel. » Read more...
 
 
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International Woodworking Fair

Date: August 23 - 26, 2022
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo

Date: September 8 - 10, 2022
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
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CIF National Conference & AGM

Date: September 10 - 15, 20222
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
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130th Annual Hoo-Hoo International Convention

Date: September 10 - 13, 2022
Location: Sacramento, California
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