Organization
Forest Products Association of Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 161
- With MPs
- 56
- Since Nov 2021
- 354
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 11, 2026.
Lobbying by Forest Products Association of Canada: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingRegistrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Jul 1, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Derek Nighbor, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Lobbyists
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Eric Johnson · Senior Vice President, Federal Government Relations and Communications
Former designated public office holder
Formerly Executive Assistant, Office of Senator Fred J. Dickson, Senate of Canada (2009–2011)
Formerly Executive Assistant, Minister's Office, National Defence (2007–2009)
Formerly Executive Assistant, Minister's Office, Foreign Affairs and International Trade (2006–2007)
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Austin Laurich · Government Relations and Policy Advisor
Former public office holder
Formerly Legislative Assistant, Gerald Soroka, MP, House of Commons (2023–2025)
Formerly Intern, Randy Hoback, MP, House of Commons (2023–2023)
- Ben McArthur · Director of Policy
- Darren Sleep · Chief Scientist, Forest Ecology and Conservation
- Derek Nighbor · Chief Executive Officer
- Jenna Philips · Manager, Strategic Policy and Project Delivery
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Kate Lindsay · Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer
Former public office holder
Formerly Advisor, Species at Risk, Habitat Program Policy Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2007–2007)
Formerly Summer Student, Tree Pathology, Canadian Forest Service, Pacific Forestry Centre, Natural Resources Canada (2001–2001)
Formerly Summer Student, Tree Pathology, Canadian Forest Service, Pacific Forestry Centre, Natural Resources Canada (2000–2000)
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Mahima Sharma · Vice President, Innovation, Environment, and Climate Policy
Former public office holder
Formerly Project Officer, Environmental Stewardship Branch, Environment Canada (2010–2010)
Formerly Studen, Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2009–2009)
Formerly Project Officer, Environmental Stewardship Branch, Environment Canada (2008–2008)
- Étienne Bélanger · Vice President, Indigenous Relations and Forestry
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Bank of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Competition Bureau Canada (COBU), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Export Development Canada (EDC), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA), Justice Canada (JC), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office), Senate of Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
What they're lobbying on (24)Hide details
- 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.
- Federal policies and programs supporting youth employment, workforce participation, and career development opportunities connected to Canada’s forest sector.
- Federal infrastructure policies and programs affecting economic development and transportation systems relevant to Canada’s forest sector and the communities it supports.
- Federal rail safety regulations and transportation of dangerous goods frameworks affecting the safe and efficient movement of products and inputs relevant to forest sector operations.
- Federal budget measures, fiscal policy developments, and economic policy frameworks affecting the forest sector, including measures that support investment, growth, competitiveness, and long-term economic resilience.
- Federal regulatory frameworks affecting commercial transportation of forest products that support safe and efficient transportation.
- Federal workforce development and labour market policies affecting employment in Canada’s forest sector, including skills development, labour mobility, immigration pathways, and workforce supports.
- Canada Transportation Act and related transportation regulatory frameworks affecting freight service, system reliability, and cost competitiveness for forest sector shippers.
- Federal policies affecting transportation system costs and shipping competitiveness for Canadian forest products, including regulatory and service frameworks.
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the Chemicals Management Plan, including substance assessments conducted under the Pest Control Products Act, with respect to science-based regulatory approaches that protect environmental outcomes while supporting industrial competitiveness.
- Federal tax policy and investment incentive frameworks affecting capital investment, research and development, productivity, and long-term competitiveness in Canada’s forest sector.
- Federal innovation, clean technology, and industrial development programs that support modernization, advanced manufacturing, and the growth of next-generation forest products.
- Federal policies and programs supporting Indigenous partnerships, economic participation, and long-term opportunities connected to Canada’s forest sector.
- Migratory Birds Convention Act and Migratory Birds Regulations as they relate to land management activities and environmental stewardship practices within the forest sector.
- 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.
- 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.
- Species at Risk Act and related policies regarding species protection, recovery planning, and conservation measures affecting forest landscapes, environmental stewardship, and natural resource activity.
- Federal policies, programs, and legislative initiatives supporting the development of forest-based bioeconomy opportunities, including biomass energy, biofuels, and other innovative forest-derived products that contribute to economic and environmental objectives.
- Federal programs and initiatives supporting climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience within Canada’s forest sector and forest-dependent communities.
- Federal transportation infrastructure policies and programs affecting the movement of forest products, including rail, port, and trade corridor infrastructure that supports economic growth and supply chain efficiency.
- Federal policies and programs supporting the expansion and diversification of international markets for Canadian forest products and strengthening Canada’s global trade position.
- 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.
- Federal trade policies and international trade measures affecting Canadian forest products, including market access, trade barriers, and the competitiveness of Canadian exports.
- Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.
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Reported meetings
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Michael Guglielmin · Member of Parliament
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. Read more
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Kurtis Layden · Director of Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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. Read more
Advocating for improved implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act that will encourage stewardship and support leadership initiatives.
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
Working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada on effective implementation of the Fisheries Act.
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Tim Hodgson · Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Corey Hogan · Parliamentary Secretary, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Eamonn McGuinty · Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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- Glenn Hargrove · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training) Read more
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.
Advocating for improved implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act that will encourage stewardship and support leadership initiatives.
Amendments to the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations including the Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) program.
Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.
Advocating for forest sector partnership opportunities for Indigenous communities, forest industry and government, in terms of business relationships, investment, procurement, employment, education, and training.
Support measures to strengthen Canada's infrastructure.
Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.
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.
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
Challenge federal initiatives that may increase members' transportation costs (e.g. Canadian Coast Guard ice-breaking fees, Canadian Transport Agency's cost of capital methodology).
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).
Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .
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.
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Arun Thangaraj · Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. . Read more
Motor Carrier/Road - To promote harmonization of vehicle weights and dimensions across Canada and throughout North America and to ensure that cargo securement regulations for transporting forest products are the same throughout North America so that a mill can load a trailer of forest products in Nova Scotia and know that it in compliance with all regulations across the Continent.
Challenge federal initiatives that may increase members' transportation costs (e.g. Canadian Coast Guard ice-breaking fees, Canadian Transport Agency's cost of capital methodology).
Creating greater competition in the transportation sector so as to improve the efficiency of the transportation system in Canada especially in relation to rail freight transportation.
Presenting views on enhancing existing rail regulations on matters including: ancillary/fuel charges; interswitching; running rights; final offer arbitration; captivity; demurrage; limited distribution tariffs.
Possible rail transportation regulations related to safety and insurance and the transportation of dangerous goods.
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Chris Warkentin · Member of Parliament
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. Read more
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Jed Graham · Senior Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
Creating greater competition in the transportation sector so as to improve the efficiency of the transportation system in Canada especially in relation to rail freight transportation. Read more
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.
Possible rail transportation regulations related to safety and insurance and the transportation of dangerous goods.
Motor Carrier/Road - To promote harmonization of vehicle weights and dimensions across Canada and throughout North America and to ensure that cargo securement regulations for transporting forest products are the same throughout North America so that a mill can load a trailer of forest products in Nova Scotia and know that it in compliance with all regulations across the Continent.
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
Presenting views on enhancing existing rail regulations on matters including: ancillary/fuel charges; interswitching; running rights; final offer arbitration; captivity; demurrage; limited distribution tariffs.
Challenge federal initiatives that may increase members' transportation costs (e.g. Canadian Coast Guard ice-breaking fees, Canadian Transport Agency's cost of capital methodology).
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Fares Al Soud · Member of Parliament
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. Read more
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
Support measures to strengthen Canada's infrastructure.
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Gaétan Malette · Member of Parliament
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). Read more
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.
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Joshua Swift · Policy Coordinator, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Matthew Hall · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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. Read more
Support measures to strengthen Canada's infrastructure.
Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.
Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.
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.
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
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).
Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .
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.
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Matt Jones · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
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. Read more
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.
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Simran Arulraj · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. . Read more
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.
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Zachary Parkkari · Director of Policy, House of Commons
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. Read more
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Gail Mitchell · Assistant Deputy Minister, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training) Read more
Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Jacinthe Arsenault · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers. Read more
Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training)
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Jennifer McKelvie · Member of Parliament
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. Read more
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Jessica Fullerton · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. . Read more
Advocating for forest sector partnership opportunities for Indigenous communities, forest industry and government, in terms of business relationships, investment, procurement, employment, education, and training.
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.
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Pauline Rochefort · Member of Parliament
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. Read more
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).
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Radha Subramani · Director of Operations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
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). Read more
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.
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Joshua Swift · Policy Coordinator, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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. Read more
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Raquel Dancho · Member of Parliament
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. . Read more
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.
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.
Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .
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).
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Robert Oliphant · Member of Parliament
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. Read more
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
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).
Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Michael Cannon · Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. . Read more
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.
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).
Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. . Read more
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.
Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .
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).
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Christopher Cornish · Director General, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Advocating for forest sector partnership opportunities for Indigenous communities, forest industry and government, in terms of business relationships, investment, procurement, employment, education, and training. Read more
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.
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Patty Hajdu · Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers. Read more
Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training)
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
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.
From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.