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Week At A Glance

Canada’s wildfire season stays manageable as Europe battles deadly blazes
Friday, July 10, 2026

Canada’s wildfire season remains manageable despite more fires than last year, while Europe faces worsening heat and deadly wildfires in Spain. In related news: BC faces challenging conditions near Boston … → Read More
BC forest companies remain under pressure as mill curtailments continue
Thursday, July 9, 2026

Western Forest Products’ Cowichan Bay sawmill curtailment is expected to last through September, underscoring the ongoing challenges facing BC producers. In related news: analyst Russ Taylor sees little relief before … → Read More
Trade uncertainty has Canadian manufacturers considering moving production to the U.S.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Trade uncertainty has 4 in 10 Canadian manufacturers considering moving production to the US, according to KPMG. In related news: Canada says there’s no basis for US forced-labour tariffs; FPAC … → Read More
Energy shock brings challenges and opportunities for wood products
Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The energy shock tied to the Iran conflict is expected to raise wood products costs and strengthen the case for biofuels. In other Business news: Ontario is investing $3.3 million … → Read More
US declines CUSMA renewal, setting the stage for annual trade reviews
Monday, July 6, 2026

The US declined to renew CUSMA, setting the stage for annual trade reviews while the agreement remains in force until 2036. In other Business news: Ottawa and BC sign a … → Read More

U.S. real disposable income turns negative, housing starts tumble, By Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

Supply chain pressures surge to four-year high — weak demand continues to test forest product markets, By Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

Share Your Voice: How You Can Support BC’s Forest Workers and Communities, By Forestry is a Solution

It’s only a matter of time before forest product companies suffer the consequences of the war, By Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

Setting the Record Straight – ONCE AGAIN – On The Softwood Lumber Trade between Canada and the United States, By David Elstone and Russ Taylor, Spar Tree Group and Russ Taylor Global