BC is providing up to CA$2.5 million to nine forestry companies through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund to modernize facilities and expand high-value wood production.
News in lumber
Canadian Industrial Product and Raw Materials Price Indices Rise in November
Canada’s Industrial Product Price Index rose 0.9% in November, while the Raw Materials Price Index increased 0.3%.
USDA Names New Appointments to the Softwood Lumber Board
USDA announced new appointments to the Softwood Lumber Board, with terms beginning January 1, 2026.
BC Backs Two Vancouver Island Wood Manufacturing Investments
BC announced new funding for two Vancouver Island wood manufacturers to expand higher-value and mass timber production.
Groupe Lebel to Cut Sawmill Production by 25% Starting in January
Groupe Lebel will cut sawmill output by about 25% starting in January 2026, citing weak US demand and export duties and tariffs nearing 45%.
Fire at Tolko’s Williams Lake, BC, Mill Prompts Temporary Layoffs
A fire at Tolko Industries’ Williams Lake, BC, sawmill led to temporary layoffs for 35 workers, with repairs expected to take about three weeks, The Williams Lake Tribune reported.
Industry Stakeholders Discuss State of the USMCA at USTR Hearing
Industry groups at a USTR hearing urged targeted USMCA updates, citing concerns over transshipment, weak rules of origin, and tariff circumvention, according to Holland & Knight.
Western Forest Products Extends Chemainus, BC, Curtailment Into 2026
WFP’s Chemainus curtailment will extend into the new year, with additional December downtime planned across several Vancouver Island mills, CHEK News reported.
Canadian Sawmill Production and Shipments Increase in September
Canadian sawmill production rose 2.3% in September, while shipments increased 14.4% from August.
Domtar to Temporarily Curtail All North American Lumber Production
Domtar Wood Products will temporarily curtail all lumber production, cutting 100 million board feet of output in Q4.