GreenFirst Forest Products to Restart Three Ontario Sawmills

On Monday, GreenFirst Forest Products said it plans to resume operations at its Kapuskasing, Hearst, and Cochrane sawmills during the week of October 6, following signs of progress in government discussions aimed at supporting the regional forestry sector.

GreenFirst said it welcomes encouraging developments as the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario work toward near-term stability for Kap Paper Inc. and the broader forest industry in Northeastern Ontario. Over the weekend, Kap Paper reported that talks with both levels of government are advancing and that a restart plan is being developed.

GreenFirst said it will continue monitoring developments and remain closely engaged with Kap Paper, local leaders, and both levels of government as efforts continue to stabilize and modernize the forestry supply chain.

GreenFirst CEO Joel Fournier said:

“We thank both the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario for their constructive engagement and support for the forestry sector. This collaboration is essential to sustaining jobs, strengthening communities, and building a long-term future for the regional forest economy. While important details are still being worked out, these positive developments give us the confidence to prepare for a restart of our sawmill operations.”