The head of the Forest Products Association of Canada wants the upcoming federal budget to help “future-proof” the forestry sector while tariffs and duties pile up, as some mills have already been forced to curtail production or close. “Let’s not waste a crisis,” said Derek Nighbor, FPAC’s president and CEO. “Let’s use this as a moment to future-proof and future-ready our industry, and to support our workers and ensure that some of these mills can operate, for decades to come.” …When the budget is shared Nov. 4, Nighbor will be looking for more details on spending to help the forestry industry diversify its export markets. He also expects to learn more about spending on innovation to help retool mills and support a growing, mass timber, prefabricated modular homebuilding industry. …Lana Payne, Unifor’s national president, said she also wants to see a made-in-Canada housing strategy that relies on Canadian lumber.

See the Forest Products Association of Canada press release: Canada’s Forest Sector Seeks Clear Signals in Budget 2025 to Set Stage for Recovery and Growth