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FPAC announces 2023 National Forestry Innovation awardees

 May 16, 2023

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry, a national competition that recognizes youth leadership and innovative research developments in the field of forestry.

FPAC announces Awards of Excellence recipients

 October 5, 2022

As National Forest Week is celebrated across the country, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is seizing the opportunity to announce the recipients of its annual Awards of Excellence program.

FPAC approaches to plant 2 billion tress in Canada’s Forest Sector

 December 16, 2020

Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, unveiled the federal government’s plan to launch its 2 billion tree initiative in 2021. Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) applauds this thoughtful and inclusive approach which will help Canada move …

FPAC puts focus on Canada’s advance economic recovery

 November 5, 2020

Earlier this week, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources to speak with Members of Parliament about how government can work with forest sector workers and communities to advance economic …

FPAC announces sustainable forest management initiatives to fight COVID-19

 October 21, 2020

Recently, the global forestry advisory body to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released details on how sustainable forest management and forest products are well-positioned to drive a healthy, green, and inclusive recovery as we continue …

FPAC announces new partnership

 September 30, 2020

With the conclusion of National Forest Week and as Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and its partners continue to celebrate the best and brightest in Canada’s forest sector through the annual FPAC Awards of Excellence program, FPAC is proud …

FPAC puts focus on climate change issues

 September 24, 2020

Recently, Governor General Julie Payette delivered the Liberal government’s throne speech, laying out the federal government’s priorities for the upcoming session of Parliament. Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomed the federal government recognizing the role that Canadian forestry workers …

FPAC grant IFTIT Program and IFI for Canada forest sector

 July 7, 2020

On July 2, the federal government announced renewed funding for Investment in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program and the Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) to accelerate innovation and Indigenous-led economic development in Canada’s forest sector. Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) …

ICFPA appoints Derek Nighbor as President

 August 27, 2019

The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) has announced that Derek Nighbor, President and CEO of Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), has been elected its new President.   “It is an honour to be chosen by colleagues …

FPAC initiates #Takeyourplace Campaign

 February 16, 2019

Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) was proud to be participated in the United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Established in 2015, this global initiative promotes equal access to science education, training, and employment for girls …


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