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Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter read about FPAC's response to additional duties, the WPAC Conference offering market and policy updates, and more! Happy reading!
- Andrew Snook, Editor
 
News 
 

FPAC: The imposition of additional U.S. duties on Canadian forestry products Is unjustified

Canada’s forest products sector strongly opposes the United States administration’s decision to impose additional punitive tariffs not only on softwood lumber but also on derivative products, including furniture and kitchen cabinets.


WSIB reduces average premium rate for Ontario businesses

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board announced the average premium rate for Ontario businesses in 2026 will be reduced to $1.23 per $100 of insurable payroll, down from $1.25 in 2025.


BC Lumber Trade Council statement on U.S. Section 232 Tariffs on softwood lumber

The British Columbia Lumber Trade Council expressed deep disappointment today following the United States government’s decision to impose additional tariffs of 10 per cent on Canadian softwood lumber under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.


 
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WPAC Conference offers wood pellet market and policy updates

The Wood Pellet Association of Canada Conference offered attendees updates on market and policy updates for the wood pellet sector. » Register now...
 
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FESBC special report highlights the connection of B.C. forestry’s past to its Indigenous future

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC has released a special report in collaboration with the BC First Nations Forestry Council, published to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2025. » Read More...
 
 
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Ontario forest sector faces crisis amid new Section 232 tariffs and escalating trade war

This is a joint statement from Ontario municipal and business leaders submitted by the Ontario Forest Industries Association. » Read More...

TAPPI announces call for speakers for TAPPICon 2026

TAPPI is now accepting speaker abstracts for its flagship event, TAPPICon 2026, April 26 to 29, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. » Read More...

Scaling Up Bio 2025 coming to Ottawa

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Events 
 

Quinte Woodland Conference

October 2, 2025 | Maranatha Church, 100 College Street West, Belleville, Ont. » Read More...

2025 CIF National Conference & 117th Annual General Meeting

October 5, 2025 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Thunder Bay » Read More...