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Forest Products Association of Canada/Association des produits forestiers du Canada / Derek Nighbor, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Address, activities & membership

Forest Products Association of Canada / Association des produits forestiers du Canada - Address, activities & membership

Address:

420-99 BANK STREET
OTTAWA, ON  K1P 6B9
Canada

Telephone number: 613-563-1441  Ext. 308

  • Contact information in previous versions
    • 410-99 BANK STREET
      410-99, rue Bank
      OTTAWA, ON  K1P 6B9
      Canada

      Telephone number: 613-563-1441  Ext. 308

    • 410-99 BANK STREET
      410-99, rue Bank
      OTTAWA, ON  K1P 6B9
      Canada

      Telephone number: 613-563-1441

    • 410-99 BANK STREET
      410-99, rue Bank
      OTTAWA, ON  K1P 6B9
      Canada

      Telephone number: 613-563-1441

      Fax number: 613-563-4720  

    • 410-99 BANK STREET
      410-99, rue Bank
      OTTAWA, ON  K1P 6B9
      Canada

      Telephone number: 613-238-2090

      Fax number: 613-238-9380  

    • 410-99 BANK STREET
      410-99, rue Bank
      OTTAWA, ON  K1P 6B9
      Canada

      Telephone number: 613-563-1441  Ext. 309

      Fax number: 613-563-4720  

    • 410-99 BANK STREET
      OTTAWA, ON  K1P 6B9
      Canada

      Telephone number: 613-563-1441  Ext. 309

      Fax number: 613-563-4720  

    • 410-99 Bank Street
      Ottawa, ON  K1P 6B9
      Canada

      Telephone number: 613-563-1441

      Fax number: 613-563-4720  

    • 410 - 99 BANK STREET
      OTTAWA, ON  K1P 6B9
      Canada

      Telephone number: 613-563-1441

      Fax number: 613-563-4720  

    • 1380 - 55 METCALFE STREET
      OTTAWA, ON  K1P 6L5
      Canada

      Telephone number: 613-563-1441

      Fax number: 613-563-4720  


Description of the organization's activities:
Founded in 1913, the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association changed its name to the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) in February 2001. FPAC is the voice of Canada's wood, pulp, and paper producers nationally and internationally in government, trade, and environmental affairs. Canada's forest products industry is a 58 billion dollar a year industry and represents almost 12 percent of Canada's manufacturing GDP. The industry is one of Canada's largest employers, operating in 200 Canadian communities and providing 235,000 direct jobs across the country. L’Association canadienne des pâtes et papiers a été fondé en 1913. En février 2001 le nom fût changé à l’Association des produits forestiers du Canada. L’Association des produits forestiers du Canada (APFC) est le porte-parole, au Canada et à l’étranger, des producteurs canadiens de bois, de pâte et de papier pour les questions touchant le gouvernement, le commerce et l’environnement. L’industrie canadienne des produits forestiers a un chiffre d'affaires de 58 milliards de dollars par année qui représente 12 % du PIB manufacturier. Il s’agit de l’un des plus gros employeurs du pays, qui a des activités dans 200 collectivités canadiennes et procure 235 000 emplois directs d’un océan à l’autre.

  • Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:
    • Founded in 1913, the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association changed its name to the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) in February 2001. FPAC is the voice of Canada's wood, pulp, and paper producers nationally and internationally in government, trade, and environmental affairs. Canada's forest industry represents almost 2 percent of Canada's GDP and exports over $23 billion annually. The industry is one of Canada's largest employers, operating in hundreds of Canadian communities and providing 600,000 direct and indirect jobs across the country. With the assistance of member companies, FPAC designs programs to promote Canada's leadership in trade and economic matters, sustainable forest management and environmental stewardship. L’Association canadienne des pâtes et papiers a été fondé en 1913. En février 2002 le nom fût changé à l’Association des produits forestiers du Canada. L’Association des produits forestiers du Canada (APFC) est le porte-parole, au Canada et à l’étranger, des producteurs canadiens de bois, de pâte et de papier pour les questions touchant le gouvernement, le commerce et l’environnement. L’industrie canadienne des produits forestiers représente 2 % du PIB et exporte plus de 23 milliards de dollars chaque année. Il s’agit de l’un des plus gros employeurs du pays, qui a des activités dans plus de 300 collectivités canadiennes et procure 725 000 emplois directs et indirects d’un océan à l’autre. Avec l’aide de ses membres, l’APFC conçoit des programmes visant à promouvoir l’action de chef de file du Canada dans le domaine commercial et économique, de l’aménagement forestier durable et de l’intendance de l’environnement.
    • Founded in 1913, the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association changed its name to the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) in February 2001. FPAC is the voice of Canada's wood, pulp, and paper producers nationally and internationally in government, trade, and environmental affairs. Canada's forest industry represents 3 percent of Canada's GDP and exports over $40 billion annually. The industry is one of Canada's largest employers, operating in hundreds of Canadian communities and providing nearly 900,000 direct and indirect jobs across the country. With the assistance of member companies, FPAC designs programs to promote Canada's leadership in trade and economic matters, sustainable forest management and environmental stewardship.
    • FOUNDED IN 1913, THE CANADIAN PULP AND PAPER ASSOCIATION HAS CHANGED ITS NAME TO THE FOREST PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (FPAC)IN FEBRUARY 2001. FPAC IS THE NATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION OF THE CANADIAN FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY. THE FPAC PURSUES OBJECTIVES IN PUBLIC AND OPERATIONAL AREAS SUCH AS SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCE AND TECHNOLOGY, TAXATION AND TRADE PRACTICES. IN 2001, INDUSTRY SHIPMENTS WERE VALUED AT CDN $55 BILLION, 80% OF WHICH WAS EXPORTED TO OVER 100 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD.
    • FOUNDED IN 1913, THE CANADIAN PULP AND PAPER ASSOCIATION HAS CHANGED ITS NAME TO THE FOREST PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (FPAC)IN FEBRUARY 2001. FPAC IS THE NATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION OF THE CANADIAN FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY. THE FPAC PURSUES OBJECTIVES IN PUBLIC AND OPERATIONAL AREAS SUCH AS SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCE AND TECHNOLOGY, TAXATION AND TRADE PRACTICES. IN 1999, INDUSTRY SHIPMENTS WERE VALUED AT CDN $53BILLION, 83% OF WHICH WAS EXPORTED TO OVER 100 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD.

Organization's membership or classes of membership:
FPAC represents the largest Canadian producers of forest products. Our members are responsible for 66% of the working forests in Canada. The organization has a single class of membership. L’APFC représente les plus grands producteurs canadiens de produits forestiers et ses membres sont responsables de 66 % des territoires forestiers certifiés au pays. L'organisme a une seule catégorie de membres.

  • Organization's memberships or classes of memberships in previous versions:
    • FPAC represents the largest Canadian producers of forest products. Our members are responsible for 75% of the working forests in Canada. The organization has a single class of membership.
    • The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is the voice of Canada's wood, pulp, and paper producers nationally and internationally in government, trade, and environmental affairs. FPAC represents the largest Canadian producers of forest products. Our members are responsible for 75% of the working forests in Canada.
    • 19 Members - one class of membership
    • FPAC MEMBERS ARE COMPANIES WHICH HAVE FOREST OPERATIONS AND/OR MANUFACTURE PULP AND/OR PAPER IN CANADA

Public offices held: Brodie Corrigan

List of Public Offices Held
Position Period Held Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Policy Analyst
Employment and Social Development Canada, Skills and Employment 		May 2022 to May 2023 Not a designated office
Policy Analyst
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Internal Audit Executive 		September 2021 to December 2021 Not a designated office
Policy Analyst
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Specific Claims 		January 2021 to April 2021 Not a designated office
Policy Analyst
Finance Canada, Stakeholder Relations 		April 2020 to December 2020 Not a designated office

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2023-12-31
List of Government Funding
Government Institution Funding Received in Last Financial Year Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) $315,258.47 No

  • Government funding in previous versions

      List of Government Funding
      End date of the last completed financial year Government Institution Funding Received in Last Financial Year Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
      2022-12-31 Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) $852,097.28 Yes

Public offices held: Kate Lindsay

List of Public Offices Held
Position Period Held Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Advisor, Species at Risk
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Habitat Program Policy Branch 		March 2007 to June 2007 Not a designated office
Summer Student, Tree Pathology
Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service, Pacific Forestry Centre 		May 2001 to August 2001 Not a designated office
Summer Student, Tree Pathology
Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service, Pacific Forestry Centre 		May 2000 to August 2000 Not a designated office

Public offices held: Mahima Sharma

List of Public Offices Held
Position Period Held Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Project Officer
Environment Canada, Environmental Stewardship Branch 		May 2010 to August 2010 Not a designated office
Studen
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre 		September 2009 to December 2009 Not a designated office
Project Officer
Environment Canada, Environmental Stewardship Branch 		May 2008 to August 2008 Not a designated office

Public offices held: Brodie Corrigan

List of Public Offices Held
Position Period Held Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Policy Analyst
Employment and Social Development Canada, Skills and Employment 		May 2022 to May 2023 Not a designated office
Policy Analyst
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Internal Audit Executive 		September 2021 to December 2021 Not a designated office
Policy Analyst
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Specific Claims 		January 2021 to April 2021 Not a designated office
Policy Analyst
Finance Canada, Stakeholder Relations 		April 2020 to December 2020 Not a designated office

Public offices held: Eric Johnson

List of Public Offices Held
Position Period Held Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Executive Assistant
Senate of Canada, Office of Senator Fred J. Dickson 		August 2009 to June 2011 Not a designated office
Executive Assistant
National Defence, Minister's Office 		August 2007 to August 2009 August 17, 2009
Executive Assistant
Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Minister's Office 		March 2006 to August 2007 Not a designated office

Public offices held: Kerry Patterson-Baker

List of Public Offices Held
Position Period Held Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Legislative Assistant
House of Commons, Al Johnson, MP, Calgary North 		1990 to February 1993 Not a designated office

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