Unifor is calling for a large-scale Team Canada approach to support the forestry sector
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Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter learn about some of the highlights from the COFI 2025 Convention, Unifor's call for a team approach to supporting the forestry sector, and more! Happy reading!
- Andrew Snook, Editor
 
News 
 

COFI 2025 Convention kicks off in Prince George

Themed, ““Where Do We Stand? Strategies for Competitiveness and Sustainability,” this year’s COFI Convention focuses on factors and innovations that can reshape the future of the forest sector in B.C.


Logistical constraints slow lumber deliveries

The market entered pause-mode as players waited for the next upcoming tariff deadline of April 2.


Unifor calls for Team Canada approach to forestry following preliminary decision to more than double U.S. softwood lumber duties

Unifor is calling for a large-scale Team Canada approach to support the forestry sector across Canada after the U.S. Department of Commerce’s recent announcement that will more than double the combined duties on Canadian softwood lumber.


 
 
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COFI Convention: Finding innovative solutions to wildfire management

Day 2 of the BC Council of Forest Industries’ COFI 2025 Convention kicked off with a focus on integrated solutions to wildfire, conservation, community safety and economic development. » Register now...
 
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How forestry is supporting biodiversity in Northumberland County

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WPAC expands international reach with new website and Japanese market awareness campaign

Wood Pellet Association of Canada is making strides in international market engagement with the launch of a multi-lingual website and a targeted Japanese market awareness campaign. » Read More...

The Montréal Wood Convention is ready for a third full house in a row

The Montréal Wood Convention 2025, the premier event for the wood industry in North America, is scheduled to take place from April 8 to 10, 2025, at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montréal. » Read More...

B.C. Forests Minister announces new Forestry Support Bureau, promising action to protect jobs and strengthen the sector

At the recent meeting of United Steelworkers union Local 1-2017 in Prince George, B.C.’s Minister of Forests, Ravi Parmar, spoke about acting on a proposal that has been pushed for over two decades by the USW. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Montreal Wood Convention

April 8-10, 2025 Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Montreal, Que. » Read More...

CWF Spring Meeting

April 9-10, 2025 Delta Beausejour Moncton, N.B. » Read More...

OFIA Annual Convention

April 29-30, 2025 One King West Hotel Toronto, Ont. » Read More...

Interior Logging Association’s 67th AGM and Convention

May 1-3, 2025 Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre Kamloops, B.C. » Read More...

BC Saw Filers Convention

May 9-10 Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre Kamloop, B.C. » Read More...