STATEMENT – A COLLECTIVE AND UNITED APPROACH AGAINST BILL 97
Press Release WENDAKE, QC, Sept. 22, 2025 – On September 16, 2025, the AFNQL, its Chiefs Committee on Forestry, unions representing more than 20,000 forestry workers, environmental organizations, as well as…
Wood-product manufacturing gets a boost
Press Release Sept. 19, 2025 VICTORIA – Nine more forestry companies are being supported to modernize, innovate and diversify their product lines and fibre sources to make more high-value, made-in-B.C.…
MCA Stands Against Bill 97
Press Release September 16, 2025 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne opposes Québec’s proposed Bill 97 – Modernization of the Forest Regime. This legislation raises serious concerns for Akwesasne. It was…
Canada’s Forest Products Sector Applauds Build Canada Homes Initiative, Calls for Bold Action on Rapid Housing Delivery
Press Release September 15, 2025 Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomes the federal government’s creation of the Build Canada Homes (BCH) agency. “With a $13 billion budget and plans…
B.C. sets standard method to measure forest carbon
Press Release Aug. 26, 2025 VICTORIA – To address a recommendation from the auditor general, the Province has established a method for carbon modelling in timber supply reviews (TSRs). In…
Forestry Council Statement on PM Mark Carney’s Forestry Announcement:
Press Release August 7, 2025 We welcome the federal government’s recognition of the forest sector as a vital part of Canada’s future. First Nations are in a unique position to…
New Report Warns U.S. Tariffs on Lumber Could Trigger Systemic Risks Across B.C.
Press Release July 28, 2025 A forward-looking scenario by Jerome Gessaroli explores how a major contraction in BC’s forest sector, triggered by US tariffs, could undermine infrastructure, public safety, and…
Strong forestry partnership delivers for people
Press Release July 24, 2025 BURNS LAKE – A forest tenure held by Lake Babine Nation is increasing by more than 2,000% through a partnership with the Province and a…
Next stage of engagement begins on Heritage Conservation Act improvements
Press Release July 9, 2025 VICTORIA – In partnership with the First Nations Leadership Council, the Province is moving forward to the next stage of consultation and engagement on modernizing…
Lumber for Nations program supports Indigenous building projects — the result of a growing partnership between Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Tolko
Press Release July 2, 2025 SASKATCHEWAN — The Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) and Tolko Industries Ltd. (Tolko) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing…
