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Canadian Wood Council releases new Environmental Product Declarations for 5 Canadian manufactured wood products

OTTAWA, ON, 1 APR 2025 – The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) is pleased to announce the release of five new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Canadian softwood...

Updates to Hem-Fir (N) design values for dimension lumber

The Canadian Wood Council is proud to share the National Lumber Grades Authority (NLGA) latest updates to the design values for Hem-Fir (N) dimension lumber, effective April...

Canadian Wood Council Applauds Strategic Federal Investments in B.C.’s Forest Industry

OTTAWA, March 25, 2025 – The Canadian Wood Council welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement of over $20 million in funding for 67 projects that support the growth...

Canadian Wood Council Applauds Federal-Provincial Investment in Advanced Wood Construction in Quebec

OTTAWA, March 24, 2025 – The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) applauds the joint investment of over $8.5 million by Natural Resources Canada and Quebec’s Ministry of Natural...

Canadian Wood Council Applauds Federal Investment in Nova Scotia’s Mass Timber Industry

OTTAWA, ON, 21 MAR 2025 – The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) applauds the Government of Canada’s strategic investment in Nova Scotia’s mass timber sector, recognizing its...

The 2025 Ottawa Wood Solutions Conference will be presented on February 5, 2025 at the National Arts Centre

December 19, 2024 (Ottawa) - The 2025 Ottawa Wood Solutions Conference will be presented on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the National Arts Centre...
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2024 Catherine Lalonde Memorial Scholarships Celebrate Students Driving Innovation in the Wood Industry

Ottawa, ON, December 12, 2024 – The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) announced the recipients of the 2024 Catherine Lalonde Memorial Scholarships: Laura Walters (McMaster...

Canadian Wood Council and Woodsure launch new partnership between the WoodWorks and Woodsure programs

Ottawa, Ontario – September 17, 2024 — The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) and Woodsure (A division of Axis Insurance Managers Inc.) are pleased to announce a new partnership...
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Canada’s Blueprint for Mass Timber Success Unveiled at Parliament Hill

June 13, 2024 (Ottawa)– Earlier today, The Transition Accelerator unveiled The Mass Timber Roadmap at the Press Conference Room in the West Block on Parliament Hill. The...

Wood Design & Building Awards Winning Projects Announced

Toronto, ON – The Canadian Wood Council is pleased to announce the winning projects of the 40th annual Wood Design & Building Awards program. This prestigious awards...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) Gateway building, a modern glass and timber structure surrounded by trees, with people walking and cycling in the foreground during the evening.

UBC Gateway

Province: British ColumbiaCity: VancouverProject Category: InstitutionalMajor Classification: A2 - Lecture hallsHeight: 5 storeysBuilding Area: 266,041 ft2 Description:...
The University of Toronto Academic Tower at the Goldring Centre, featuring a modern architectural design with a glass facade and a brown sloped roof, overlooking a sports field.

The Goldring Centre – University of Toronto Academic Tower

Province: OntarioCity: TorontoProject Category: InstitutionalMajor Classification: D  - OfficesHeight: 14 StoreysBuilding Area: 176,549 ft2 Description: The University...

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