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Week At A Glance

Mill closures across North America hit pulp, paper and packaging
Wednesday, March 4, 2026

February mill closures across North America hit pulp, paper and packaging workers hard. In related news: Metsä Fibre halts its Joutseno pulp mill (again); federal politician hosts town hall on … → Read More
US financial markets pull back in response to deepening Iran conflict
Tuesday, March 3, 2026

US financial markets pull back, oil prices surge and mortgage rates jump in response to Iran conflict. In related news: the Middle East crisis threatens Finland’s forestry exports, and US … → Read More
Nova Scotia’s approach to forest and land protection raises concerns
Monday, March 2, 2026

Nova Scotia’s approach to forest land protection raises concerns among industry and environmentalists. In other Forestry news: what’s driving BC’s forest industry decline; a new study on the economic importance … → Read More
Canada’s economy contracts as US mortgage rates dip below 6%
Friday, February 27, 2026

Canada’s economy contracted as weaker US-bound exports dragged on growth. In related news: US mortgage rates fell below 6%, and Japan’s housing starts ticked down. In Business news: Canada remains optimistic … → Read More
Canada defends forest industry support amid US pressure, says diversification will reduce lumber dependence
Thursday, February 26, 2026

Canada defends forest industry support amid US Lumber Coalition pressure, says diversification will reduce lumber dependence. In related news: FPAC’s Derek Nighbor welcomes Canada’s diversification program; RBC Economics reviews the … → Read More

The U.S. tariff regime is far from over despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, by Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

The World’s Wildcard Lynchpin – Trying to make sense of a Trump-led US as a global actor, by Robert Mckellar, Principal, Harmattan Risk

For Most Forest Products The First Half Of 2026 Will Look A Lot Like 2025: ERA Forest Products Research, by Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

COFI Statement on Mill Closures in British Columbia, by Kim Haakstad, President & CEO, BC Council of Forest Industries

AAC Determinations – Wrong All This Time? by David Elstone and Jim Girvan, The Spar Tree Group and Industrial Forest Service