"A healthy forest sector is a vital ingredient in a healthy business community, and we welcome the Ontario Forest Sector Strategy's focus on growth and innovation that supports local jobs and businesses."
- Charla Robinson, President, Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce
"With today's announcement, the government recognizes not only the important economic contribution of the forest sector but also its potential for growth in the future. We applaud their leadership and particularly appreciate their inclusive approach in crafting this forest sector strategy."
- Yves Laflamme, President and CEO, Resolute Forest Products
"In response to a rapidly evolving, competitive marketplace, a focus on cost competitiveness and access to wood supply is critical to a sustainable forest sector. By highlighting these items in the strategy and reducing regulatory burden and promoting forest stewardship, we will create a greener, sustainable future for Ontario."
- Dan Bowes, Ontario Woodlands & Fibre Resources Manager, Columbia Forest Products
"We want to position Ontario to become a leading forestry jurisdiction. The sector is committed to implementing a Forest Sector Strategy that will sustainably achieve timber production targets while ensuring the protection of environmental and social values. By ensuring a sustainable supply of timber and addressing competitive costs, we will be strengthening Ontario's green economy."
- Kris Heideman, Vice President, Lavern Heideman & Sons
"As Chair of the Ontario Forest Industries Association, I am excited for the future of forestry in Ontario. A successful Forest Sector Strategy will support economic growth, encourage innovation and facilitate integration amongst forestry businesses. For over a year, Minister Yakabuski has traveled the province listening to the people of Ontario. Building on a strong primary forestry sector, a successfully implemented forestry strategy has the potential to attract new investment and increased innovative manufacturing."
- Erik Holmstrom, Timberlands Manager, Weyerhaeuser
"Ontario's wood and wood products are recognized worldwide as originating from sustainable forest management practices. The strategy announced today will help to ensure Ontario remains a global leader in sustainability while creating the environment for our forest industry to responsibly source the wood and wood fiber Ontario's forests provide to make the paper and building products people want and use. We look forward to the opportunity to work with Minister Yakabuski in implementing this Forest Sector Strategy."
- Sylvain Lévesque, Superintendent, Georgia-Pacific
"We recognize and appreciate the efforts put forth to develop this comprehensive and effective strategy, which will ensure the sustainability of Ontario's forest sector for generations to come. Thank you for listening. We look forward to continuing to do our part to innovate and serve essential needs effectively."
- Bonny Skene, Reginal Public Affairs Manager, Domtar
"It was a privilege to be part of such a collaborative process with the Province and industry to develop the Forest Sector Strategy. We believe such initiatives are what makes Canada a world leader in forest management practices and ensures the long-term viability of the forest sector and the sustainability of our natural resources."
- Jennifer Tallman, R.P.F., Chief Forester, EACOM Timber Corporation
"Ontario's Forest Sector Strategy represents an important opportunity to elevate the Ontario forest sector to a new level of competitiveness, innovation and sustainability. I look forward to the task of implementation in collaboration with Indigenous communities, municipalities, business partners and Ontario in the months and years ahead."
- Chris McDonell, R.P.F., A/Chief Forester-Ontario, Rayonier Advanced Materials
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