Funding announced for new engineered wood products plant in Ontario
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News

FPAC hosting wildfire policy webinar

On Thursday, April 23, the Forest Products Association of Canada will host FPAC Policy Webinar, “Shared Risk, Shared Solutions: The Future of Wildfire Policy in Canada."

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COFI Convention kicks off with look at opportunities within Vancouver and surrounding region

The BC Council of Forest Industries’ 2026 COFI Convention kicked off with a packed house at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver discussing the impact and value the sector brings to the City of Vancouver and...

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Lumber prices bump up as spring begins to materialize

In the week ending April 3, 2026, the price of benchmark softwood lumber item Western Spruce-Pine-Fir 2x4 #2& Btr KD (RL) was US$490 mfbm.

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Indigenous Knowledge Network launches to strengthen community-led forest stewardship across Canada

The Forest Stewardship Council Canada, together with the FSC Canada Indigenous Chamber, the FSC Indigenous Foundation, and Indigenous communities across the country, is proud to announce the launch of the Indigenous Knowledge Networks.

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Features

Funding announced for new engineered wood products plant during COFI Convention

During the 2026 COFI Convention in Vancouver, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that $4 million in funding will go towards the construction of a new wood products...

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DRIPA discussed during COFI 2026 Convention

British Columbia Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee offered his perspectives on the state of reconciliation and forestry in British Columbia during the 2026 COFI Convention.

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News

Comact completes acquisition of Oleson Saw Technology

Comact has announced the completion of its acquisition of Oleson Saw Technology.

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FPAC's Indigenous Awards of Excellence application/nomination period now open

The Forest Products Association of Canada’s 2026 Indigenous Awards of Excellence are now open for nominations and/or applications.

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Events

April 21-23, 2026 | Western Pembroke Inn & Conference Centre Pembroke, Ont.

2026 OPFA Annual Conference 

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April 26-29, 2026 | Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus, Ohio

TAPPICon 2026  

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April 28, 2026 | One King West Hotel Toronto, Ont.

OFIA 83rd Annual Convention   

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May 1-2, 2026 | Champlain Valley Exposition Essex Junction, VT. 

Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Exposition 

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May 5-7, 2026 | Le Westin Montréal Montréal, Que.

SFI 2026 Annual Conference   

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