Registration - In-house Organization

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

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Forest Products Association of Canada / Association des produits forestiers du Canada
Responsible Officer Name: Derek Nighbor, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2002-05-23
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 925736-136

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 1070

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 18

Version 76 of 88 (2020-04-06 to 2020-09-03)

Registration versions:

Version 76 of 88 (2020-04-06 to 2020-09-03)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Budget
Climate
Employment and Training
Energy
Environment
Fisheries
Forestry
Government Procurement
Health
Immigration
Industry
Infrastructure
International Trade
Labour
Research and Development
Science and Technology
Taxation and Finance
Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.

Policies or Program

Advocating for forest sector partnership opportunities for Indigenous communities, forest industry and government, in terms of business relationships, investment, procurement, employment, education, and training.
Advocating for improved implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act that will encourage stewardship and support leadership initiatives.
Border Security - To minimize the cost related to the time truckloads and rail car loads of forest products spend at the Canada/U.S. border in compliance with U.S. and Canada Customs and border security regulations.
Challenge federal initiatives that may increase members' transportation costs (e.g. Canadian Coast Guard ice-breaking fees, Canadian Transport Agency's cost of capital methodology).
Creating greater competition in the transportation sector so as to improve the efficiency of the transportation system in Canada especially in relation to rail freight transportation.
Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).
General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.
Support changes to the federal tax system, such as the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance and the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR and ED) program, to encourage greater capital investment in the Canadian forest sector.
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training)
Support measures to strengthen Canada's infrastructure.
Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .
Work with federal government on climate change regulations, policies and programs as they relate to the forest products industry. The industry is keen to be a solution provider to help Canada address climate change.
Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.
Working with Environment and Climate Change Canada and FPAC members to refine Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) for bird conservation and opportunities for compliance with the Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA). .
Working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada on effective implementation of the Fisheries Act.

Regulation

Amendments to the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations including the Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) program.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act Chemical Management plans (includes Pest Control Product Act). The forest products industry uses chemicals that may be assessed and regulated under this legislation. The Forest Products Association of Canada is voluntarily and proactively assisting the government with data collection on substances being assessed. As the government addresses individual substances, FPAC may advocate for effective and efficient management tools.
Motor Carrier/Road - To promote harmonization of vehicle weights and dimensions across Canada and throughout North America and to ensure that cargo securement regulations for transporting forest products are the same throughout North America so that a mill can load a trailer of forest products in Nova Scotia and know that it in compliance with all regulations across the Continent.
Possible rail transportation regulations related to safety and insurance and the transportation of dangerous goods.
Presenting views on enhancing existing rail regulations on matters including: ancillary/fuel charges; interswitching; running rights; final offer arbitration; captivity; demurrage; limited distribution tariffs.
Working with Transport Canada on effective implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Bank of Canada
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
Competition Bureau Canada (COBU)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Justice Canada (JC)
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
Senate of Canada
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Transport Canada (TC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

In-house Organization Details

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.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Derek Nighbor, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2019-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	$339,766.12	Yes
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	$0.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

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

Telephone number: 613-563-1441 Ext. 308

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Anna Barrera, Manager, Economics and Trade Policy | Public offices held
Etienne Bélanger, Director, Forestry | No public offices held
Robert Larocque, Vice-President, Climate Change, Environment and Labour | Public offices held
Kate Lindsay, Director, Environmental Regulations and Conservation Biology | Public offices held
Cheryl Miltimore, Director, Communication and Labour Policy | Public offices held
Joel Neuheimer, Senior Director, International Trade, Transportation and Corporate Secretary | Public offices held
Derek Nighbor, Chief Executive Officer | No public offices held
Kerry Patterson-Baker, Vice President, Communications | Public offices held
Mahima Sharma, Manager, Environment and Regulatory Affairs | Public offices held
Sarah Todgham, Manager, Sustainability and Environmental Regulations | No public offices held

Forest Products Association of Canada/Association des produits forestiers du Canada

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
Forest Products Association of Canada/Association des produits forestiers du Canada	2009-10-30	current

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

Forest Products Association of Canada/Association des produits forestiers du Canada
Forest Products Association of Canada/Association des produits forestiers du Canada

Forest Products Association of Canada / Association des produits forestiers du Canada

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Derek Nighbor	2016-03-07	Current
Paul Lansbergen	2015-12-18	2016-03-07
David Lindsay	2012-09-01	2015-12-18
CATHERINE COBDEN	2012-04-01	2012-09-01
AVRIM LAZAR	2002-05-23	2012-04-01

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

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

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Special projects Global Affairs Canada, International Education Marketing	February 1999 to August 2000	Not a designated office
Contract administrative assistant Transport Canada, Safety and security	January 1999 to February 1999	Not a designated office
Student contract Revenue Canada, Assessment, benefit and service branch	September 1994 to December 1997	Not a designated office
Student contract National Archives, Photography Services	May 1994 to August 1994	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Advisor Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, United States Trade Policy and Environment Divisions from	1994 to February 1996	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Manager Environment Canada, Waste Program	September 2007 to March 2011	Not a designated office
Acting Director Environment Canada, Consumer Products Division	February 2007 to September 2007	Not a designated office
Manager Health Canada, Industrial Sectors	September 2006 to February 2007	Not a designated office
Section Head Environment Canada, Pulp and Paper	August 2004 to September 2006	Not a designated office
Senior Process Engineer Environment Canada, Pulp and Paper	July 2003 to August 2004	Not a designated office
Process Engineer Environment Canada, Water Section	June 2002 to July 2003	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Junior Policy Analyst - Federal Student Work Experience Program Environment Canada, International Affairs Branch (North America)	May 2014 to May 2015	Not a designated office

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

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

Date Modified:: 2025-03-07

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Registration - In-house Organization

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

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 76 of 88 (2020-04-06 to 2020-09-03)

Version 76 of 88 (2020-04-06 to 2020-09-03)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Policies or Program

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization