


Forest Products
Forest Products
The forest products industry is one of Canada’s most venerable, generating more than 10% of the country’s manufacturing gross domestic product and employing nearly a quarter-million Canadians. Heavily regulated and facing increasingly complex challenges and regulatory environments, the forest products industry and the pulp and paper sector are challenged at home and abroad. Global competitors, higher costs, Indigenous claims and strict environmental regulations are all converging to make the landscape increasingly difficult to navigate. Forestry businesses, resolute about creating greater value turn to McMillan LLP for advice on how to remain in compliance with forest policy and law, while remaining economically and environmentally sustainable.
McMillan’s Forest Products Industry Group has represented the complete range of clients for more than 70 years. Our clients include integrated forest products companies, value-added secondary manufacturers, harvesting and silviculture contractors, timber landowners, investors and underwriters. The work we undertake for our clients encompasses operational, transactional and regulatory matters that are vital to their competitive success. Our deep experience with forest law allows us to help our clients focus on growth and innovation while feeling secure in the knowledge that their legal, regulatory and transactional needs are in capable hands.
Our Forest Products team is widely recognized as one of the best in the country and is seamlessly supported by experts from other McMillan practice areas, such as the Employment and Labour Relations, Tax, Litigation, Energy, Competition and Trade, Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Real Estate and Indigenous Law groups.
Our forestry lawyers know what it takes to help forest product, and pulp and paper companies remain profitable while adapting to ongoing challenges posed by environmental and regulatory regimes. Using our astute knowledge of forest policy and law, we advise forest products and pulp and paper companies on all aspects of their ongoing operations, including contractual arrangements and day-to-day regulatory compliance issues. We also serve as legal counsel for financing initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, public and private debt and equity financings, and securities offerings.
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The Pause on the Tariff War: How Businesses Can Use the Reprieve Wisely
Canadian businesses should prepare for US tariffs, set for March 4, 2025, by considering availability of duty drawbacks and remission applications.
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Feb 5, 2025
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Preparing for Potential US Tariffs: Key Dates and Strategic Considerations
To prepare for potential US tariffs, businesses should immediately develop a strategy to deal with the prospect of new US tariffs and mitigate their effects.
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Jan 28, 2025
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Get Ready: Canada Promises Major Overhaul to Forced Labour Regulations
The Government has renewed its human rights commitment and proposed major changes to Canada's forced labour regime in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement.
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Dec 18, 2024
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Federal Government Announces that Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation is Accepting Applications
The federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program is now accepting applications to support Indigenous ownership in natural resource and energy projects.
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Dec 18, 2024
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Take Note – New Guidance Issued for Mandatory Supply Chain Reporting Requirements
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Nov 26, 2024
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Towards a Shared Understanding: Canada’s New Sustainable Investment Guidelines & Mandated Climate Disclosures
Canada’s New Sustainable Investment Guidelines (Taxonomy) & Mandated Climate Disclosures
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Nov 4, 2024
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Canada Proposes Stricter Supply Chain Requirements to Tackle Forced and Child Labour
The Government of Canada has launched public consultations on expanding the import prohibition on goods produced by forced labour.
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Oct 30, 2024
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Deadlines Approaching: Government of Canada Launches Series of Consultations on Canada’s Trade Future
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Sep 18, 2024
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What Canadian Businesses Need to Know About the New Tariffs on Chinese Steel, Aluminum and Electric Vehicles (or: Why Your Next EV May Come with a Side of Surtax)
On August 26, 2024, the Government of Canada announced trade measures targeting Chinese imports such as electric vehicles and steel & aluminum.
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Aug 28, 2024
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Tariffs, Trade, and Economic Security: Insights on Canada’s Latest Consultation
On August 9, 2024, Global Affairs Canada initiated a 45-day public consultation process focused on safeguarding and enhancing Canada's economic security.
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Aug 21, 2024
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