US homebuilders support a Republican proposed ‘No Timber from Tyrants Act’ that would ban wood imports from Russia and Belarus. In other Business news: FPAC expresses support for federal budget—urge gov’t to oppose US ENGO bills; Nova Scotia clarifies law at centre of Northern Pulp case; Westrock is closing its Florida paper mill; Canadian Timberframes and Groupe Lebel are expanding; and natural catastrophes are driving insurance rates higher.
In other news: BC launches mass timber plan, invests in four demonstration projects; Ontario to use leftover wood for energy; industry and environmentalists advocate against illegal logging.
Finally, Russ Taylor’s latest market update (rather than December’s—which I inadvertently posted yesterday). Sorry Russ!
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor