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Week At A Glance

Canada and EU pursue closer ties as trade uncertainty continues
Monday, November 2, 2026

Canada and the EU agreed to pursue closer economic and political ties over the next six months. In related news: Prime Minister Carney and President Trump talked trade; New Brunswick bid … → Read More
Georgia-Pacific invests $150M in Florida tissue mill as Fibre Excellence faces liquidation in France
Friday, October 30, 2026

Georgia-Pacific is modernizing its Palatka, Florida tissue mill, while France’s Fibre Excellence faces liquidation. In related news: Weyerhaeuser reported Q3 earnings of $61M; Metsä reported a €5.6M loss; more on … → Read More
West Fraser reports $80M Q3 loss, announces indefinite curtailments at two US mills
Thursday, October 29, 2026

West Fraser reported an $80M Q3 loss and indefinite curtailments at its Alabama OSB and Arkansas lumber mills. In related news: Acadian Timber ($4M) and Smurfit Westrock ($219M) reported Q3 … → Read More
Bank of Canada raises interest rates as housing markets remain weak
Wednesday, October 28, 2026

The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate to 2.5% with a warning that more increases may be needed. In related news: Ontario’s residential builders said tariffs add to … → Read More
BC forestry industry welcomes Conservative victory as environmental groups raise concerns
Tuesday, October 27, 2026

BC’s forest industry welcomed the Conservative election victory, while environmental groups raised concerns over old-growth. In other Business news: Canada and the US resumed discussions on tariffs; Prime Minister Mark … → Read More

View From the Stump gives BC NDP a D on its 2024 forestry promises, by David Elstone, Managing Director, The Spar Tree Group

Every Day of Inaction Costs B.C. Forestry More, by Bob Brash, Tree Frog News Editorial

Swift response needed as skyrocketing diesel prices hit forestry supply chain, by Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

BC Forest Industry Transformation Without A Plan Is Just Contraction, by David Elstone, Managing Director, The Spar Tree Group

Let’s Put Into Practice All We Know About Wildfire, by Christine Gelowitz, CEO and Registrar, Forest Professionals BC