FPAC: Federal priorities for a resilient national forest sector
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Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter read about FPACs' federal priorities for a resilient national forest sector, and more! Happy reading!
- Andrew Snook, Editor
 
News 
 

Lumber prices drop slightly as winter weather approaches

Already-tepid North American lumber sales were reduced by two lumber conventions in the United States.


IBM and Polytechnique Montréal launch AI initiative to strengthen forestry supply chain

IBM and Polytechnique Montréal have announced a new collaboration through the IBM Impact Accelerator.


Marwood gets support from Opportunities NB

The government, through Opportunities NB, is supporting a long-standing wood products manufacturer as it expands operations and improves productivity at its newly acquired facility in Edmundston.


 
 
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FPAC: Federal priorities for a resilient national forest sector

This past August, the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) submitted its recommendations for Finance Canada’s 2025 pre-budget consultation. Within that document were three pillars identified for building a resilient national forest sector: competitiveness, investment attraction, and trade and market access. » Register now...
 
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Top 10 Under 40: Courtney and Spencer Pawloff

Canadian Forest Industries interviewed all of the 2025 Top 10 Under 40 winners to learn more about what inspires them, keeps them motivated, their best achievements, plans for the future, and more. This is one of the 10 winner spotlights from the Top 10 Under 40 feature article was published in the September/October 2025 issue of Canadian Forest Industries. » Read More...
 
 
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News 
 

B.C. invests in trades training

British Columbia is boosting skilled-trades training throughout the province so people can secure family-supporting jobs created through major projects. » Read More...

Canada’s lumber industry at a crossroads: Shrinking capacity and challenging market diversification, new outlook report finds

Canada’s lumber industry is heavily export-dependent. » Read More...

The 2026 Canadian Biomass Awards are open for submissions!

The annual award program celebrates outstanding individuals, companies and communities working passionately to advance the country’s bioeconomy. » Read More...

 
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Ponsse releases new digital service for monitoring logging emissions

The PONSSE Manager system collects data produced by forest machines and visualizes it as user-friendly reports. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Future of BioBuilding

December 10, 2025 | Online event » Read More...

TLA Convention and Trade Show 2026

January 14, 2026 | Westin Bayshore Vancouver, B.C. » Read More...

BC Natural Resources Forum

January 20, 2026 | Prince George Conference and Civic Centre Prince George, B.C. » Read More...