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Week At A Glance

Domtar’s Howe Sound mill curtailment deepens concerns over BC’s forestry crisis
Friday, August 21, 2026

Domtar’s indefinite curtailment of its Howe Sound pulp mill raises fresh concerns about BC forestry. BC’s Forest Minister called it an “immensely difficult day,” while the Truck Loggers Association, Council … → Read More
Canada-US tariff talks continue with forest products relief still unresolved
Thursday, August 20, 2026

Canada-US tariff talks continue, with the level of relief for forest products and other key sectors still unresolved. Prime Minister Carney briefed premiers on the negotiations, while Trade Minister LeBlanc … → Read More
Trump delays Canada tariffs as eleventh-hour deal buys 3 more days
Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Trump delays 50% tariffs for three days, saying we have a deal, subject to the finalization of documents. Meanwhile, Carney says progress has been made but important work remains. In … → Read More
North American housing starts fall as Canada-US tariff deadline looms
Tuesday, August 18, 2026

North American housing starts fell in July with US starts down 12.4%—including a 9.9% decline in single-family; while US builder confidence remained low; and Canadian starts fell 5%. In other … → Read More
Lumber tariffs emerge as key sticking point in Canada-US trade talks
Monday, August 17, 2026

Lumber tariffs have emerged as a sticking point as Canada-US trade talks enter their final stretch. Canada is preparing a trade proposal, while the US industry is resisting any reduction … → Read More

Elevated mortgage rates will continue to drag on US new home construction, By Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

Recognizing Transformational Change Before it Before it Reshapes the Forest Sector’, by Robert McKellar, Principal, Harmattan Risk

This is the moment for forestry to step up as Canada’s leading environmental voice, by Tony Kryzanowski, Forestnet Magazine

International Political Risk: Separating Noise from What Matters, by Robert McKellar, Principal, Harmattan Risk

BC Timber Pricing Equity – Time To Recognize The Tradeoffs Between Tabular Rates and Transformational Change, by David Elstone, Spar Tree Group