February 19, 2026 Montreal, Quebec Natural Resources Canada
For generations, our vast forests have sustained local economies and communities across Quebec. However, the sector is facing real pressures, including the impact of unjust U.S. trade measures. The Government of Canada is responding with a clear, confident strategy: protect what we have and transform the sector so it can grow stronger, more resilient and more competitive for decades to come.
Today at Les Conférences Cecobois et le Forum construction bas carbone et biosourcée 2026, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that Cecobois is receiving, from the Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) program, $580,000 in federal funding administered by the Conseil de l'industrie forestière du Québec.
With this funding, Cecobois will implement new projects aimed at documenting and raising awareness of the benefits of using wood to decarbonize the construction sector, deepening technical knowledge and disseminating expertise. These strategic actions will help increase the use of wood and bio-based insulation materials, as well as promote carbon neutrality in non-residential and multi-residential buildings.
Along with this announcement, Parliamentary Secretary Guay highlighted that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is also now accepting applications for the Off-Site Construction Challenge, which aims to improve productivity, reduce construction timelines and enhance building performance through the use of innovative off-site construction approaches, which can include mass-timber solutions.
Together, these efforts are part of Canada's broader strategy to be our own best customer through the Buy Canadian Policy and the Build Canada Homes agency, prioritizing Canadian wood and technologies in federal infrastructure and housing.
By defending our forest sector workers today, modernizing our industry for tomorrow, advancing innovation in construction and manufacturing, and helping companies reach new markets, the Government of Canada is ensuring that our forest sector remains a pillar of national strength and prosperity for decades to come.
