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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!
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Lumber prices plateau on trade clarity

Wednesday’s tariff announcement appeared to exempt most Canadian goods; lumber included.


A convention in the midst of a tariff war

Despite the uncertainty and tariffs menace, 1,200 people gathered at the Montreal Wood Convention, because no matter what President Trump thinks, Americans aren't producing enough wood to meet their needs.


BC Lumber Trade Council responds to U.S. Department of Commerce preliminary determination on countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber

The BC Lumber Trade Council is deeply disappointed by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s preliminary decision to more than double countervailing duties on imports of Canadian softwood lumber from 6.74% to 14.38%. 


 
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Contractors flock to Moncton for CWF 2025 Spring Meeting

More than 200 attendees packed into the Delta Beausejour Hotel in Moncton, N.B. for the Canadian Woodlands Forum’s 2025 Spring Meeting. » Register now...
 
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Succession planning: Business sales or transition takes years and specialized knowledge

Over three-quarters (76%) of small to medium business owners are planning to exit their business in the coming decade according to 2023 research by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. » Read More...
 
 
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Pursuing a new CSA Standard to heat Canada with wood pellets

As the world’s coldest country, Canada consumes a lot of energy for home heating. Space heating accounts for 64 percent of Canadian residential, commercial and institutional energy consumption. » Read More...

BC Saw Filers coming to Kamloops

Annual convention will feature educational sessions and trade show. » Read More...

Registration open for Canada North Resources Expo

Canada North Resources Expo is making its biennial return to Prince George this Spring. » Read More...

 
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Ponsse Greasing System: New solutions for forest machines chain lubrication

The PONSSE Greasing System is a new optional accessory for Ponsse harvester heads, designed for chainsaw lubrication. » Read More...

 
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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...

TAPPICon

May 4-7, 2025 Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minn. » Read More...

Forest Innovation & Bioeconomy Conference

May 6-8, 2025 Westin Bayshore Vancouver, B.C. » Read More...

BC Saw Filers Convention

May 9-10, 2025 Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre Kamloop, B.C. » Read More...