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June 24, 2026

FEATURE

Canada’s secondary wood manufacturers face slower orders and tighter inventories

Canadian secondary wood manufacturers entered 2026 with less work moving through the system than a year earlier. Shipments were down, ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

This week, we look at two pressures shaping the workplace and the shop floor. New data shows secondary wood manufacturers navigating slower orders, leaner backlogs and sharper inventory control. We also examine how social media conduct outside work can create legal risk, underscoring the need for clear policies, measured responses and a direct connection to business impact for employers today.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

CKCA Urges Senate Action on Cabinet Imports and U.S. Tariff Risk

The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association is warning federal policymakers that Canada’s cabinet sector is facing mounting pressure from rising imports, ... Read more.

NAAWS 5.0 Moves to New Microsite Ahead of September 2026 Effective Date

NAAWS 5.0 has moved to a new dedicated microsite, giving architectural woodwork professionals a more modern way to access, search and use the ... Read more.

WMCO Spray Finishing Training Returns to Conestoga College in July 2026

The Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario’s spray finishing training program will return in 2026, offering a full-day, hands-on course focused on improving ... Read more.

Canadian Wood Council Names Philippe Clune Board Chair and Derek Nighbor CEO

The Canadian Wood Council has announced two senior leadership changes, naming Philippe Clune as Board Chair and appointing Derek Nighbor as ... Read more.

COLUMN

Off-Duty Conduct in the Age of Screenshots

In today’s hyper-connected world, where personal opinions are frequently shared on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, the lines between professional and private life are increasingly ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Chemical Sector Pushes for Smoother North American Trade Under CUSMA

The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, the American Chemistry Council and Mexico’s National Association of the Chemical Industry have launched two ... Read more.

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