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More students will get the education and skills they need to build using one of the province’s most significant natural advantages: mass timber. A new program is helping experienced carpenters, ironworkers, and builders gain the in-demand…

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced the launch of a public engagement process for the Canada Green Buildings Strategy. On behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental…

Following a 1.1% decline in May, manufacturing sales fell 0.8% to $71.8 billion in June, on lower sales in 8 of 21 industries, led by petroleum and coal products (-7.8%) and wood products (-7.2%). Quarterly sales rose 5.8% in the second…

Labour shortages are hitting Quebec businesses hard and have cost them close to $10.7 billion, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) in its new Research Snapshot. 

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is launching Workplace Wellness, a new online initiative that provides business owners with resources and tools to support wellness in their business. The online hub, developed in…

The increasing demand for wood coatings from all over the world propels the growth in the furniture industry; it is the primary driver for developing the furniture wood coatings market. The replacement of the housing market worldwide is…

According to the federal government, business insolvencies have been on an upward trend since mid-2021, but a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), entitled Small Business Insolvency: The Tip of the Iceberg?…

Now more than ever, skilled tradespeople are in high demand to fill well-paying jobs and build rewarding careers. Approximately 700,000 skilled trades workers are expected to retire in Canada by 2028, creating an ever-growing need to…

EBSU is announcing the acquisition of Eurorite Cabinets ltd, a manufacturing company located in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. The Quebec group is pursuing its growth plan, already well on its way, and its objective is to serve its…

The recent Speech from the Throne placed manufacturing at the core of the Government of Ontario’s economic agenda – exactly where it belongs. The province reiterated a solid commitment to an Ontario Made recovery that focuses on finding the…

Lynn Embury-Williams, Executive Director, Wood WORKS! BC retired effective August 12. The Canadian Wood Council and Wood WORKS! program would like to thank Lynn for her dedication and tremendous achievements over the past eight years. With…

IWF announced in May that it would stage its first Woodworking Influencers Lounge (Booth A10620) during IWF 2022. A call for woodworking pros who are popular online yielded more than two dozen whose fan base exceeds 4 million followers,…

The second intake of the Province’s Mass Timber Demonstration Program continues to expand BC’s expertise in advancing wood construction while boosting local economies and the province’s competitive advantage. From a multi-purpose civic…

The Government of Canada is investing in a clean energy future while strengthening Canada’s forest sector from coast to coast to coast. By finding innovative ways to leverage new market opportunities, Canada is ensuring the global…

The Government of Canada supports buildings and projects that use sustainable and renewable resources as Canada transitions to a net-zero economy. The effective and innovative use of Canadian forest products has the potential to transform…

In June, Canada's merchandise exports increased by 2.0%; as a result, Canada's merchandise trade surplus with the world widened from $4.8 billion in May to $5.0 billion in June.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development announced that Canada is disappointed that the United States continues to impose unwarranted and unfair duties on Canadian…

As the Quebec provincial elections approach, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters present its electoral platform, which includes 12 concrete proposals to ensure the competitiveness and growth of the manufacturing sector. It echoes the…