The December 19 edition of Wood Connections highlights a range of upcoming opportunities and initiatives for BC’s value-added wood products sector. This issue includes news that BC Wood’s popular Export Readiness Training Program is returning this winter, offering companies practical tools and guidance to strengthen their approach to international markets. Readers are also encouraged to mark their calendars for the 23rd Annual Global Buyers Mission, scheduled for September 10–12, 2026 in Whistler. As one of the industry’s premier networking events, the GBM continues to connect Canadian manufacturers with qualified buyers from around the world. In addition, the newsletter outlines a busy slate of upcoming trade missions and trade show participation opportunities in key domestic and international markets, including Japan, Mexico, Korea, and across Canada. Rounding out the issue are timely industry updates, including federal initiatives affecting the lumber sector and insights into trends shaping wood construction and finishes.