Derek Nighbor
Canada’s forestry sector, a long-time driver of investment and employment in Canada, is poised for a transformative comeback, according to Derek Nighbor, president and CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC). In a recent episode of Hub Dialogues, hosted by Sean Speer and presented in partnership with Forestry for the Future, Nighbor argued that the industry is shifting from a story of decline to one of innovation and growth, driven by new technologies, housing needs, and climate solutions. Here are five key takeaways from Nighbor’s vision for the future of Canadian forestry.
- Forestry is a high-tech, interconnected sector ready for innovation
- The industry will be a central player in solving the housing crisis
- Navigating trade turmoil while seeking new markets is key
- Forestry can be an economic and social anchor for rural and Indigenous communities
- Sustainable forestry is a nature-based climate solution