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
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Bank of Canada
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Competition Bureau Canada (COBU)
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Export Development Canada (EDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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National Research Council (NRC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
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Senate of Canada
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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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:
2023-12-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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$315,258.47
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No
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
420-99 BANK STREET
OTTAWA, ON K1P 6B9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-563-1441
Ext.
308
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Etienne Bélanger,
Vice President, Indigenous Relations and Forestry |
No public offices held
- Eric Johnson,
Vice-President, Federal Government Relations |
Designated public offices held
- Kate Lindsay,
Director, Environmental Regulations and Conservation Biology |
Public offices held
- Ben McArthur,
Director of Policy |
No public offices held
- Derek Nighbor,
Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
- Kerry Patterson-Baker,
Vice President, Communications |
Public offices held
- Mahima Sharma,
Vice President, Innovation, Environment, and Climate Policy |
Public offices held
