2024 Catherine Lalonde Memorial Scholarships Celebrate Students Driving Innovation in the Wood Industry
[Ottawa, ON, December 13, 2024] – The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) announced the recipients of the 2024 Catherine Lalonde Memorial Scholarships: Laura Walters (McMaster University) and Jiawen Shen (University of British Columbia). Both students were recognized for their academic excellence and impactful research projects in the structural wood products industry. Read More…
Wood Design & Building Awards Winning Projects Announced
[Toronto, ON – October 22, 2024] The Canadian Wood Council is pleased to announce the winning projects of the 40th annual Wood Design & Building Awards program. This prestigious awards program recognizes and celebrates the outstanding work of architectural professionals from around the world who achieve excellence in wood design and construction. Read More…
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 between their WoodWorks and Woodsure programs respectively. This strategic collaboration is expected to help support the increased adoption of wood construction in Canada. Read More…
BUILDEX and Canadian Wood Council Bring Cutting Edge Wood-Based Design and Construction to All Professionals of the Built Environment
[Vancouver, September, 19, 2024] – Informa Connect and the Canadian Wood Council announce their collaboration, WoodWorks at BUILDEX, integrating WoodWorks’ technical expertise and wood products industry representation into BUILDEX Vancouver, February 26 – 27, 2025. Read More…
Canada’s Blueprint for Mass Timber Success Unveiled at Parliament Hill
[Ottawa, June 13, 2024] – Earlier today, The Transition Accelerator unveiled The Mass Timber Roadmap at the Press Conference Room in the West Block on Parliament Hill. The comprehensive report outlines an ambitious and strategic vision for the future of mass timber in Canada and its potential to transform green construction and drive economic growth across the country. Read More…
Canadian Wood Council Applauds BC Government for Mass Timber Code Leadership
[Ottawa, April 10, 2024] Today the BC Ministry of Housing made an important announcement regarding mass timber construction in BC. Following an intensive national review process, BC has expanded mass timber construction opportunities, with immediate effect, that enable Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC) for buildings up to 18 storeys high, and in more building types such as restaurants, shops, care facilities, and warehouses. Read more…
Canadian Wood Council and George Brown College’s Brookfield Sustainability Institute to co-host WoodWorks Summit in Toronto
27 March 2024 – The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) and George Brown College’s Brookfield Sustainability Institute (BSI) are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership aimed at fostering education in sustainable construction practices. Read more…
Canada’s Forest Sector Key to Tackling Housing Crisis While Bolstering Climate Resiliency
December 5, 2023 – Canadians are facing a housing dilemma. We must build 5.8 million affordable homes by 2030, triple our current building capacity. And while party leaders and voters across the political spectrum agree on the importance of this issue – an effective solution that can be swiftly implemented at scale and in a way that furthers Canada’s climate resiliency has yet to materialize. Read more…
Canadian Wood Council Unveils New Brand Identity for WoodWorks Program
September 27, 2023 – The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) is delighted to announce the launch of an updated brand identity for its WoodWorks program. This reimagined look created in partnership with agency partner BBDO Canada, improves the accessibility of the brand and establishes an independent visual identity for the Canadian WoodWorks program within a rapidly evolving marketplace.
With its simplified, modern design, the brand embraces inclusivity and invites a broader audience to explore the benefits of wood construction and the important role it must play in the future of sustainable development. The newly unveiled brand identity embodies the WoodWorks program’s dedication to technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and service to communities and individuals across Canada. Read more…
FedNor invests $854,480 to help deliver the Canadian Wood Council WoodWorks program in Northern Ontario
Federal funding to help create jobs and opportunities for forestry and wood-related industries across the region
July 27, 2023 – North Bay, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Today, the Honourable Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, announced a FedNor investment of $854,480 to help the Canadian Wood Council (CWC) stimulate job creation and industry growth by facilitating the increased use of wood in construction. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor. Read More…
Canadian Wood Council Announces Partnership with AcoustiTECH
The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) is thrilled to announce an exciting new industry partnership with AcoustiTECH, affirming their joint commitment to promoting the development of high-performance wood buildings across Canada. Read more…
