Québec Forest Industry Council, softwood lumber manufacturers, pulp, paper and cardboard companies and board mills


	Québec is impressive in terms not only of its land area but also of the quantity and diversity of its resources. Forests figure prominently among the province’s resources, constituting a source of social wealth. Upwards of 90% of Québec’s forests are publicly-owned, while private woodlots, located primarily in the south, account for 10% of the province’s forested lands.


	With some 300 mills each processing more than 10 000 m³ of wood annually, the lumber industry is at the heart of the economic and social development of the regions of Québec. Indeed, this sector is the economic cornerstone of close to 250 of Québec’s municipalities, generating approximately about 40 500 direct jobs


	Québec’s hardwood lumber and veneer industry ranks first among those in Canadian provinces. Accounting for 65% of total Canadian output, the province’s hardwood and veneer sector stands out as a key player across Canada and throughout North America [...]


	A vast forested land, Québec is the home of one of the world’s best fibres—that of the black spruce. The mighty rivers traversing the province are an abundant, renewable source of hydroelectric energy. Its skilled manpower is another major asset that has enabled the members of the pulp and paper, cardboard, and panel sector to conquer numerous markets both at home and abroad and to play a leading role in Québec’s economy.

Media Releases

	U.S. Protectionist Action - Unwarranted The Québec Forest Industry Council (QFIC) and the Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) are very disappointed with the United States’ decision to unilaterally impose an additional 10 % border tax in spite of the fact that the Government of Canada cured the breach last week with a C$46.7 million payment made by Canada to the U.S. Treasury. Jamie Lim, President and CEO of the OFIA stated, “In addition to making this payment, the Government of Canada has requested the [...]

	Minister Stockwell Day Does the Right Thing The Ontario Forest Industry Association (OFIA) and the Québec Forest Industry Council (QFIC) support the Government of Canada’s actions to comply with the London Court of International Arbitration’s (LCIA) decision of late February 2009. “We recognize that International Trade Minister, Mr. Stockwell Day’s request to the London court to confirm that the payment cures the breach in a manner consistent with the Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) as well as to obtain answers to precise [...]