Premier David Award, Minister Blaine Higgs and their government face a challenging task in preparing the Provincial budget that steers our economy.  They are under many pressures to balance the budget, reduce spending, all while trying to offer quality health care, education, and infrastructure New Brunswickers rightfully expect. In order to bring New Brunswick back…

In response to a decision taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on March 14th, 2012, the New Brunswick Forest Products Association unanimously supports a voluntary moratorium that provides for the prohibition and/or restriction of movement of the BSLB and associated host spruce materials including: trees, logs, wood with bark attached, wood…

Fredericton, NB – The New Brunswick Forest Products Association is proud to support the establishment of the new Northern Hardwood Research Institute located in Edmundston, New Brunswick. Mr. Kevin Jewett, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said; “We’re proud to see the partners come together and fund this very important project for Northern New Brunswick.…

Fredericton, N.B. – Premier Alward announced and released a new economic development strategy designed to accelerate growth emphasising community driven ventures. The New Brunswick Forest Product Association was pleased to see value-added wood as one of the six key sectors identified in the Premier’s strategy. Mr. Kevin Jewett, Chairman of the Board of Directors said;…

Edmundston, NB – The New Brunswick Forest Products Association (NBFPA) expressed its support for the Federal Government’s free trade agreement negations with the European Union, at an event in Edmundston on Friday. Mark Arsenault, president and CEO of the NBFPA joined Minister of Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and La Francophonie, Bernard Valcout, at Fraser Wood…