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News 
 

Feds allow Ontario, New Brunswick to use their own carbon-pricing systems for large emitters

Canada’s environment minister says the provinces have taken advantage of a loophole in the legislation.


FPAC announces winners of its 2020 Awards of Excellence

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) has announced the winners of its annual program, which recognize outstanding contributions to the sector.


B.C. to conduct inquiry into forestry contract tendering process

The B.C. Ministry of Labour will begin a focused engagement with stakeholders to support jobs and economic recovery.


FPInnovations completes first-phase development of wood-fibre face masks

The company is ready to begin the second phase, which is expected to lead to an entirely made-in-Canada biodegradable solution for face coverings.
 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
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GLOBAL TRENDS 
 
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Moody’s: Outlook for forest sector turns positive, boosted by pulp and wood products

The shift is driven by the current North American prices for most wood products, as well as expectations of modestly higher global market pulp prices. » Read more
 
 
NEWS 
 

FPAC applauds FPInnovations’ development of biodegradable face mask filter

“There is tremendous potential in Canada’s forests,” says FPAC CEO Derek Nighbor. » Read more

German Technology Day to host virtual fair on Oct. 14

The event showcases the latest in tech from Bosch Rexroth, EPLAN, Murrelektronik, PILZ, Rittal and WAGO. » Read more

Forestry sector welcomes ministers’ efforts to promote importance of forestry

FPAC commended Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial forest ministers’ commitment to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. » Read more
 
 
PPC ON THE AIR 
 
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PODCAST | Is the bioeconomy the future of pulp and paper?

Dr. Orlando Rojas, professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and director of the UBC Pulp and Paper Centre, discusses how Canada’s emerging bioeconomy is primed for expansion. » Read more
 
Events 
 

TAPPI PIMA Innovation & Leadership Conference Series

Date: September 3-30, 2020
Location: Virtual
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BLRBAC 2020 Fall Virtual Meetings

Date: September 15-October 7, 2020
Location: Virtual
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Fastmarkets RISI Virtual North American Conference

Date: October 5-7, 2020
Location: Virtual
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Specialty Papers US

Date: October 5-7, 2020
Location: Milwaukee, Wis.
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Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference

Date: October 13-15, 2020
Location: Virtual
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FPInnovations Applied Tissue Course

Date: October 27-28, 2020
Location: Virtual
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