by Working Forest | Dec 6, 2019 | Archives
Montreal, Quebec – December 6, 2019 – FPInnovations applauds the Ontario government’s support of the forest sector, and the continued advancement of traditional and innovative wood products, with the release of its draft Forest Sector Strategy. The Strategy promotes...
by Working Forest | Dec 6, 2019 | Archives
MADISON’S REPORTER — Lumber companies have been facing dire circumstances in 2019, said Madison’s Reporter in its commentary ‘Looking forward to 2020: Global forest industry’. This year is not over yet, but it has been one of a never-before...
by Working Forest | Dec 6, 2019 | Archives
PENSION & INVESTMENTS — Domtar has agreed to purchase group annuity buyout contracts from Sun Life Financial to transfer $360 million in liabilities for two defined benefit pension plans in Ontario. The company will also convert an additional $101 million...
by Working Forest | Dec 6, 2019 | Archives
The Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) has announced the appointment of Mark Pearson as executive director, effective January 6, 2020. “After thoughtful consideration, the CIF-IFC would like to warmly welcome Mark Pearson to the...
by Working Forest | Dec 5, 2019 | Archives
Are you seeking a partner for an innovative project that engages communities that rely on, or care for, sustainably managed forests? The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is interested in hearing from you. SFI opened its annual request for proposals (RFP) for SFI...
by Working Forest | Dec 5, 2019 | Archives
Ottawa, Ontario — Derek Nighbor, president, and CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) issued the following statement regarding the Wildlands League report on forest practices: Canada is an undisputed global leader in sustainable forest...
