The forest sector is a lifeline for communities across the country and an important pillar of Canada’s economy. In the face of unjust U.S. trade measures, the Government of Canada is taking decisive action to support the forest sector, protect workers and their jobs, and give Canadian companies the stability they need to weather short-term shocks and retool for a stronger, more diversified future. In August 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a series of new measures to help the forest sector transform and remain competitive. These measures will help unlock the full potential of our industry as the federal government scales up housing and major infrastructure construction and drives long-term economic growth, rooted in Canadian resources and innovation. Today, the Government of Canada is taking the next step to support and retool our forest sector. The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, launched a national Calls for Proposals under Natural Resources Canada’s forest sector transformation programs, supported by a $500-million commitment. Canada’s forest sector is a major economic driver, supporting nearly 200,000 workers, including over 11,000 Indigenous people and contributing more than $20 billion to our GDP.

Duluth's longtime paper mill is expected to be sold to an Italian paper products company, about a year into operations as ST Paper. Sofidel, which operates several plants in the United States, expects to not only preserve but add employees, said ST Paper spokesman Bill Broydrick. "This is good news," he said of expanding operations at the mill, which first opened in 1987 and is a major taxpayer and utility customer, employing about 100. Both Duluth's City Council and St. Louis County commissioners need to sign off on two aspects of the deal, and that could happen this month.

Fedrigoni will open a 6,400 square-meter slitting centre with new-generation, 2 metre wide equipment at Segro Park Frechen, near Cologne, in the fourth quarter of 2025. The plant will process 90 million square metres per year of self-adhesive films and papers for the food & beverage, personal care and retail sectors, serving Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and northern France; with potential for future growth both in terms of production capacity and additional market segments served. “The goal is to improve service and reduce delivery times, strengthening Fedrigoni’s presence in Europe,’ says Fernando Giron, Sales Director EMEA” says Fernando Giron, Commercial Director EMEA Roll & Sheet Label. Sustainability is a key focus, with recycled construction materials and photovoltaic-powered heat pumps. The new hub joins Fedrigoni’s slitting center in Poland, further expanding its European network.