Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force final report announced along with new funding
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"Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter read about Canfor acquiring an I-joist facility in Calgary; the FESBC's focus on fibre; the weekly lumber market report; and more!"

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News

May long weekends kept lumber demand soft

The strength of business was noticeably fragmented by region, species, and category. 

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Top 10 Under 40 now open for submissions!

The Canadian Forest Industries Top 10 Under 40 recognizes the achievements of the newest generation of forest industry workers.

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New convention format successful for BC Saw Filers Association

The BC Saw Filers Association moved to a one-day format for its annual conference and trade show in Kamloops, B.C. and it turned out to be a successful event.

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FPAC: The playbook is on the table. Now is the time to implement it.

FPAC welcomes the release of the Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force Report and announcements to strengthen Canada’s forest sector.

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Features

Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force final report announced along with new funding

Hundreds of millions of dollars in funding supports for Canada’s forest products sector were announced by Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson on Vancouver Island on June 3, along with the release of...

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FESBC focused on getting fibre to market with new funding

With tens of millions in new project funding at their fingertips, the FESBC is excited to assist with funding innovative solutions for improving the management of B.C.’s forests with a focus on fibre.

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News

Canfor acquires I-joist facility in Calgary

Canfor Corporation has announced that it has entered into an agreement with PinkWood Ltd. to purchase its I-joist business for $68 million, including working capital.

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The BC Community Forest Association wraps up its conference in Vernon

The three-day gathering brought together community forest leaders, First Nations partners, industry representatives, and supporters from across the province to connect and explore the challenges and opportunities of community forestry in the years ahead.

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Events

August 19, 2026 | Hilton Garden Inn Fredericton & WU Conference Centre Fredericton, N.B.

Silva21 AGM 

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September 16, 2026 | Huntington Convention Center Cleveland, Ohio

NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase 

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September 10-12, 2026 | Whistler Conference Centre Whistler, B.C.

BC Wood Global Buyers Mission  

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September 22-24, 2026 | Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort Victoria, B.C.

Wood Pellet Association of Canada Conference   

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September 23-25, 2026 | Jasper Park Lodge Jasper, Alta.

AFPA Annual Conference and AGM   

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