Normand Unable to Participate in Woodworking Technology Days 2026
Due to circumstances beyond their control, Normand will unfortunately be unable to participate in this year’s…
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Provinces roll out loans, grants and buy-local measures in response to U.S.…
Provincial governments are expanding financial assistance for manufacturers and exporters affected by U.S. tariffs,…
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Canadian furniture manufacturing sales rise 5% in July
Despite the monthly improvement, furniture and related product sales remained 3.4% below July 2025 levels, when…
Federal AI investment to connect 10,000 young Canadians with businesses
The Government of Canada is investing up to $162 million over five years to create 10,000 artificial…
Canada proposes permanent immediate expensing for most business capital investment
The federal government is proposing to allow businesses to immediately write off the full cost of most new capital…
Federal government rolls out new skilled trades hiring and training supports
The largest new initiative is the Team Canada Strong Youth Placements program, backed by $880 million over five…
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Solid-wood processing moves further upstream at IWF 2026
For cabinet, furniture and millwork manufacturers, some of the equipment operates well outside conventional…
Automation moves beyond the machine at IWF 2026
At IWF Atlanta 2026, automation extended from estimating and part tracking to material handling, equipment…
Finishing comes under tighter control at IWF 2026
At IWF Atlanta 2026, coating, dispensing and sanding suppliers focused on reducing variation in finishing, from…
Natural Surfaces, More Engineered Systems at IWF Atlanta 2026
Warm woods, matte finishes and tactile textures appeared repeatedly. At the same time, suppliers were investing in…
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Renovation spending gains ground as residential new-build investment softens (Q2…
Across single- and multiple-dwelling construction, national renovation investment increased from about $19.52…
Tariff Pressure Broadens Across Canada’s Wood Sector
New U.S. tariffs introduced in August 2026 are broadening the trade pressures facing Canada’s secondary wood…
Q2 2026 housing starts weakened nationally as regional markets diverged
Housing starts weakened through the second quarter, with the year-over-year decline becoming more pronounced as the…
Canadian Companies Take the Floor at IWF 2026
IWF 2026 runs August 25–28 at the Georgia World Congress Center and remains North America’s largest wood-products…
