More opportunity awaits forestry sector: OFIA
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Editor's Note 
 
Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter learn about some of the highlights from the OFIA and opportunities for Ontario's forest products sector, an update on lumber markets, and more! Happy reading!
- Andrew Snook, Editor
 
News 
 

B.C. supports advanced manufacturing of forestry products

New support for forestry-sector manufacturers in the province is creating sustainable jobs, strengthening local supply chains, establishing new made-in-B.C. products and reinforcing B.C.’s position as a leader in mass-timber innovation.


More opportunity awaits forestry sector: OFIA

The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce welcomed Ian Dunn, president and Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Forest Industries Association to speak with chamber members about the current state of the forestry industry.


Lumber prices plateau on trade clarity

Those waiting for a clearer direction to business after Wednesday’s tariff announcement would have to wait a little longer as the market needed time to digest this latest development.


 
 
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From risk to resilience: ʔakisqnuk First Nation leads wildfire mitigation work in the Kootenays

The ʔakisqnuk First Nation, with funding support from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC, has been carrying out an operational fuel treatment project east of the ʔakisqnuk Reserve and two kilometers north of Fairmont Hot Springs. » 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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Changes to lobbying rules will make compliance more manageable

Organizations in British Columbia will benefit from simplified reporting requirements when lobbying government. Amendments to the Lobbyists Transparency Act (LTA), passed in April 2024, will officially come into force on May 27, 2025. » Read More...

The 5th International Conference on Timber Bridges to be held in Rotorua, New Zealand

The 5th International Conference on Timber Bridges will be held in Rotorua, New Zealand from June 29 to July 2. » Read More...

SBP publishes Annual Review 2024

SBP has today published its Annual Review 2024, capturing a year of growth, strategic progress, and continued delivery as the biomass certification scheme of choice. » Read More...

 
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New steep slope carriers from Tigercat

Tigercat has released two new track carrier models based on the new sloping tail platform for steep terrain harvesting operations. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

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...