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Canfor shuts 2 northern B.C. mills, blames industry challenges

Canfor has announced the closure of its Vanderhoof and Fort St. John sawmills in northern British Columbia, citing ongoing financial losses, weak lumber markets, and increased U.S. tariffs.


B.C. minister pledges support for workers after Canfor closures

Minister of Forests Bruce Ralston has vowed to support workers and communities impacted by Canfor’s decision to permanently close its Plateau and Fort St. John sawmills.


COFI urges action after B.C. mill closures

The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has issued a strong call for government intervention following Canfor’s announcement of additional mill closures in B.C.


Union blasts Canfor closures, calls for government action

The United Steelworkers union has strongly condemned Canfor’s decision to permanently close two B.C. sawmills, a move that will cost over 500 jobs, including more than 325 USW members.


Fort St. John ‘deeply shocked’ by Canfor mill closure

The City of Fort St. John has expressed “shock and sadness” following Canfor’s announcement to close the Fort St. John sawmill by the end of 2024.


 
 
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Webinar on Forest Carbon Management: Enhancing Sustainability and Revenue Growth

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Revitalizing Senneterre

Resolute Forest Products aims to transform its Senneterre facility into a self-sufficient hub centered around lumber, thanks to investments totaling $57 million over recent years, including the modernization of the planing mill and a 4.5-megawatt biomass power plant acquired in 2022. » Read More...
 
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Navigate DEMO International 2024 with the official bilingual pocket guide

DEMO International 2024 showgoers can now plan their visit with the official bilingual pocket guide. Available online and in print at the event, this guide will help attendees maximize their time, navigate the site, and explore exhibitors with ease. » Read More...
 
 
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Canada challenges U.S. softwood lumber duties under CUSMA

Canada is escalating its dispute over U.S. softwood lumber duties by launching two new legal challenges under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). » Read More...

Lumber supply and demand stabilize: Madison's

Demand was a jot slower following the frenzy generated by last week’s short-lived Canada-wide rail strike. All eyes were on post-Labour Day long weekend for indication of market conditions. » Read More...

Canfor completes forest tenure transfer to Indigenous Nations

Canfor has finalized the sale of its Forest License in the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area (TSA) in B.C. to the McLeod Lake Indian Band and the Tsay Keh Dene Nation. » Read More...

FPAC responds to new report slamming Canada’s logging emissions

The Forest Products Association of Canada has responded to a recent report slamming Canada's logging sector as the country's third highest carbon emitter, behind oil and gas and transportation. » Read More...

CCR releases video on forestry’s environmental benefits

Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation (CCR), a joint venture of Tŝideldel First Nation and Tl’etinqox Government, has launched the second video in its five-part series highlighting the environmental benefits of forestry. » Read More...

 
2024 CONTRACTOR SURVEY 
 
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Survey snippet 3: Contractor profit margins see mixed results in 2024

Some 8% of respondents chose not to disclose their profit margin or were unsure – an increase from 4% in 2020, indicating slightly more uncertainty across the industry. Despite this, 34% of contractors report similar profit margins compared to two years ago, while 20% say they are slightly lower, and 25% claim significantly lower margins. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

CIF-IFC AGM and Conference

September 15, 2024 | St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador » Read More...

DEMO International 2024

September 19, 2024 | Venosta, Quebec » Read More...

Timber Processing and Energy Expo

September 25, 2024 | Portland, Oregon » Read More...