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FPAC greets Canadian Kraft as a new member

 January 24, 2019

Recently, Derek Nighbor, President and CEO of Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), announced that Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd. is joining FPAC as its newest member.   Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd. is an integrated kraft pulp and paper …

“30 by 30” Climate Change Challenge by FPAC

 May 3, 2016

The Canadian forest products industry is pledging to help Canada move to a low-carbon economy by removing 30 megatonnes (MT) of CO2 per year by 2030 — more than 13% of the Canadian government’s emissions target.   The “30 by …

FPAC welcomes official signing on UN’s Climate Change Agreement

 April 25, 2016

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and other forest groups around the world welcome the official signing of the United Nations agreement on climate change that was reached late last year in Paris. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is among …

FPAC Applauds expanded US Recognition of Forest Certification

 April 11, 2016

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) has applauded the news that the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will now recognize wood and paper products certified by a variety of authorities.   The USGBC has previously recognized only sustainable forest …

An innovative approach from FPAC

 January 15, 2016

Forest Product Association of Canada (FPAC) always tries to invent new approaches towards sustainable forest management and generally takes legal initiatives to save it. Member companies of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) have agreed to follow an innovative …

Forest Products Association declares to appoint its temporary CEO

 November 24, 2015

The Chair of the Board of Forest Products Association of Canada, Curt Stevens, announced on November 17 that Paul Lansbergen will be taking over as acting President and CEO of FPAC from December 14, 2015.   Lansbergen will replace the …

Two aboriginal youth grabbed Industry Skill Award from FPAC

 October 29, 2015

Taylor Wale and Patrice Bellefleur – the two aboriginal youth got the prestigious Industry Skill Award from the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) in partnership with the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM).   Wale is a 22-year old …

Trans-Pacific Partnership enhances Canada’s Forest Industry

 October 6, 2015

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased with the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) as it could pave the way to further diversifying markets and expanding exports.   The comprehensive trade agreement reached with 12 countries was …

LTN Contracting Ltd received Aboriginal Business Award

 September 25, 2015

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) are pleased to announce that LTN Contracting Ltd., the largest timber harvesting contractor in the Prince George area of British Columbia, has won this year’s …

International Recognition for CBFA at WFC now celebrating in South Africa

 September 11, 2015

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is celebrating the international recognition for the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA) at the World Forest Congress now going on in Durban, South Africa.   An interactive side event called from Conflict to …


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