Registry of Lobbyists
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Aboriginal Affairs, Forestry
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Advocating for forest sector partnership opportunities for Indigenous communities, forest industry and government, in terms of business relationships, investment, procurement, employment, education, and training.
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Environment, Forestry
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Advocating for improved implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act that will encourage stewardship and support leadership initiatives.
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Environment, Forestry
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Amendments to the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations including the Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) program.
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Regulation
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Forestry, Transportation
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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.
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Environment, Forestry
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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.
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Regulation
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Forestry, Internal Trade
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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).
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Forestry, Transportation
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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.
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Forestry, International Trade
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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).
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Forestry
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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.
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Forestry, International Trade, Transportation
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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.
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Regulation
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Forestry, Transportation
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Possible rail transportation regulations related to safety and insurance and the transportation of dangerous goods.
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Regulation
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Forestry, Transportation
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Presenting views on enhancing existing rail regulations on matters including: ancillary/fuel charges; interswitching; running rights; final offer arbitration; captivity; demurrage; limited distribution tariffs.
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Regulation
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Forestry, Taxation and Finance
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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.
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Employment and Training, Forestry
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Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training)
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Forestry
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Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
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Forestry, Infrastructure
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Support measures to strengthen Canada's infrastructure.
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Forestry, International Trade
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Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .
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Environment, Forestry
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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). .
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Environment, Forestry
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Working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada on effective implementation of the Fisheries Act.
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Environment, Forestry
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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.
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Environment, Forestry
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Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Employment and Training, Forestry
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Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.
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Policies or Program
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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.
Derek Nighbor, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
End date of the last completed financial year: 2023-12-31
| Government Institution | Funding Received in Last Financial Year | Funding Expected in Current Financial Year |
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| Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | $315,258.47 | No |
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