Registration - In-house Organization

Subject Matters

• Climate
• Economic Development
• Energy
• Environment
• Fisheries
• Forestry
• International Trade

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

• Detailing the potential devastation of the pine beetle on Canada's forests and urging the Government of Canada to support mitigation work in Alberta.

Policies or Program

• Advocating for implementation of the Species at Risk Act that recognizes the value of forestry on the landbase and balances conservation goals and socioeconomic impacts.
• Engaging on the climate change file to promote the benefits of a well-managed forest and wood building products as part of Canada's net zero goal.
• Lobbying for efficient rail service that moves member company products to customers in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs.
• Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.

Regulation

• Amendments to the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations including the Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) program.
• Speaking to government about the Clean Fuel Standard and its potential impact on the forest industry.

Communication Techniques

• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

• Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
• Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
• Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
• Transport Canada (TC)
• Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)

Government institutions added through a monthly communication report

• Senate of Canada

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Canada

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