US softwood lumber prices rise during usual seasonal slow-down
At this time of year it is usual for softwood lumber prices to be lowering, as end-users would be [...]
July 8, 2020
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Will China ban the import of Canadian timber?
On June 16, China announced that pests were found in logs imported from Canada. This news triggered concerns in the [...]
June 22, 2020
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Canada launches investigations into plywood from China
The complaint alleges Canadian industry is facing an increase in the volume of the dumped and subsidized imports [...]
June 19, 2020
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China says pests found in Canadian exports of logs, asks for investigation
China's foreign ministry has asked Canada to investigate pests found in shipments of logs, spokesman [...]
June 18, 2020
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Canada’s forestry industry is struggling in 2020
Under the challenge of US timber tariffs, the new coronavirus pandemic will undoubtedly worsen the Canadian forestry industry's situation [...]
June 17, 2020
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Canadian lumber giants’ shares see spectacular rise on strong demand and prices
Canadian lumber producers' shares soar on strong demand, prices, fueled by better-than-expected US housing market indicators [...]
May 28, 2020
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Canada loses a round in softwood lumber dispute with US
On Friday, May 22, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) ruled in favour of the U.S. International Trade [...]
May 25, 2020
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US lumber companies object to Canadian lumber industry aid programs
The U.S. Lumber Coalition has expressed concern over recent announced and implied aid programs across Canada to benefit the [...]
May 5, 2020
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Pandemic has forced 39 sawmills across Canada to shut down
The Forest Products Association of Canada says the demand for toilet paper has skyrocketed — increasing by [...]
April 22, 2020
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Canadian forest products industry allowed to operate with ‘essential’ designations
With the country settling into the reality of social distancing and non-essential business closures for the next few weeks [...]
April 2, 2020
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