Forest Products Association of Canada

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Federal housing policies, programs, and regulatory frameworks affecting the supply and affordability of housing in Canada, including initiatives that support increased residential construction, innovative building approaches, and the use of Canadian wood products in sustainable and efficient housing development.

   June 16, 2026 · Gord Johns · NDP · Forestry; Industry; Infrastructure; Housing; Economic Development

2. Engagement with public office holders regarding the state of Canada’s forest sector and public policy issues affecting sector competitiveness, environmental performance, trade, investment, and employment.

   June 16, 2026 · Gord Johns · NDP · Forestry; Industry; International Trade; Economic Development

3. Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations under the Fisheries Act, including Environmental Effects Monitoring requirements and regulatory approaches affecting pulp and paper operations, environmental performance, and sector competitiveness.

   June 1, 2026 · Tim Hodgson · Liberal · Environment; Forestry; Industry; Economic Development; Federal-Provincial Relations

4. Fisheries Act habitat protection provisions and associated regulatory tools affecting forestry operations and land management activities, with respect to effective environmental oversight and practical implementation.

   March 20, 2026 · Patrick Weiler · Liberal · Environment; Forestry; Federal-Provincial Relations

5. 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).

   November 27, 2025 · Shelby Kramp-Neuman · Conservative · Forestry; International Trade

6. 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.

   November 20, 2025 · Jim Bélanger · Conservative · Forestry

7. Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training)

   October 23, 2025 · John Zerucelli · Liberal · Employment and Training; Forestry

8. 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.

   October 22, 2025 · Mélanie Joly · Liberal · Employment and Training; Environment; Forestry; International Trade; Taxation and Finance

9. 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.

   August 25, 2025 · Maxime Blanchette-Joncas · Bloc Québécois · Employment and Training; Environment; Forestry; International Trade

10. 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). .

    August 14, 2025 · Julie Dabrusin · Liberal · Environment; Forestry

Full meeting log

88 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.