Ontario Forest Industries Association

Name: Ontario Forest Industries Association
Address: 8 King Street E, Toronto, ON, M5C1B5, CA
Telephone: (416) 368-6188

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OFIA is a provincial trade association representing forestry companies across the province that are committed to the three pillars of sustainability.

The Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) is the voice of Ontario’s sustainable forest industry.

03/02/2026

"More than an industry. It’s a community. It’s a legacy. 🇨🇦"

Northern municipalities continue to stand up in support of our sustainable forest products industry. For many northern and rural towns, a mill is more than just a workplace; it is the heartbeat of local businesses and regional growth.

Congratulations to the Northeastern Ontario Municipal Association for putting together this informative video.

02/13/2026

This week, OFIA's Maryam Arefmanesh joined the PaperWeek Biofor panel on Setting Canada’s Bioeconomy Strategies. With sustainable harvests underused, there’s a real chance to modernize pulp and sawmills into high-value biorefineries—producing renewable energy, fuels, bioproducts, and engineered wood products that act as long-lived carbon sinks, create jobs, and stronger communities.

We explored how healthy pulp, paper, and forest sectors anchor innovation, drawing on Nordic examples like UPM. Success depends on secure feedstock, financeable offtake, tech-site fit, modern infrastructure, attractive career paths, and strong community and Indigenous partnerships.

By leveraging these proven models, Ontario’s forest industry can stay competitive, resilient, and ready for domestic and global growth.

02/03/2026

🔦: Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. (LNFMI) is a forest management co operative owned by four local First Nation communities: Red Rock Indian Band, Biinjitiwabik Zaaging Anishnabek, Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek, and Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek.

As the Sustainable Forest License holder for the Lake Nipigon Forest, LNFMI oversees all forestry activities with a mission rooted in sustainable forest management, community well being, and respect for biodiversity and ecological processes: https://lnfmi.ca/lake-nipigon-forest

01/27/2026

🔦: is undertaking a $50 million investment plan in their Hearst, Kapuskasing, Cochrane and Chapleau sawmills.

GFFP produces high quality SPF softwood lumber used in framing, trusses, siding, pallets, and more. With sustainably managed Canadian forests and FSC® Chain of Custody certification, they deliver reliable stud and dimensional lumber backed by precision grading and value added services:
https://greenfirst.ca/products/lumber/

01/20/2026

🔦: Family run since 1986, Killaloe Wood Products is rooted in Renfrew County’s forestry traditions and committed to sustainable, locally sourced materials. Guided by long-term thinking, craftsmanship and community care, they produce high quality mulch, soil blends, wood chips, sawdust, and custom forestry by products that help growers, landscapers, and communities build healthy outdoor spaces: https://www.killaloewoodproducts.ca/about/

01/13/2026

🔦: In 2025 Georgia-Pacific announced a massive $191 million investment in their oriented strand board (OSB) mill in Englehart, Ontario.

GP is a global leader in producing essential building materials that support construction, manufacturing, and community growth across the province: https://www.gp.com/

01/06/2026

OFIA is proud to have recently welcomed Forsite Consultants Ltd. to the Association!

🔦: Forsite is a leader in innovative forest management across Canada. Growing since 1987, with over 200 employees and 11 offices nationwide, Forsite brings unmatched expertise—from strategic timber supply to on the ground operations: https://forsite.ca/

09/29/2025

Don’t miss an exciting career opportunity! The deadline to apply for OFIA’s Director of Policy role is this Friday, October 3rd at 11:59 PM.

The Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) is seeking a driven leader to champion policy development and advocacy for Ontario’s forest product industry.

Learn more: https://ofia.com/working-in-the-industry/

09/23/2025

🔦: Based in Bancroft, Ontario, Freymond Lumber has been producing high-quality hardwood and softwood lumber since 1946, using responsibly harvested wood from Crown forests, private woodlots, and local suppliers.

With their own harvesting operations and forest management services for landowners, Freymond is deeply rooted in sustainable forestry and community support: www.freymondlumber.ca

09/16/2025

🔦: Since 1956, Ben Hokum and Son, a family-run sawmill in Golden Lake, has grown from a small operation to producing 40 million board feet annually, employing 145 workers and 100 contractors.

Hokum specializes in white and red pine and is Renfrew County’s largest air-dried white pine supplier. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and full log utilization, they proudly stamp every piece with the Ontario Wood logo: www.benhokum.com

09/09/2025

🔦: With over 1.2 million hectares of managed land by Hearst Forest Management, the Hearst Forest is one of Ontario’s largest managed, public forests.

Hearst Forest Management provides long-term forest management planning backed by a dedicated team committed to sustainability, community, and forest health: www.hearstforest.com

09/02/2025

🔦: With three sawmills, a wood pellet plant, and woodlands operations, Domtar stands as one of the largest forest products companies in Ontario. The company’s strategic investments across Atikokan, Ignace, and Thunder Bay have significantly strengthened Northwestern Ontario’s forest economy—boosting production capacity by 50 million board feet annually: https://www.domtar.com/

Address

8 King Street E
Toronto, ON
M5C1B5

Telephone

(416) 368-6188

Website

http://www.ofia.com/

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