Working with all levels of government to promote a sustainable, resilient and competitive forest sector in Ontario.
Support provincial efforts on trade and market development by engaging with policymakers both in Ontario and abroad.
Partner with other stakeholder groups impacted by the forest sector:
Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association
Unifor
Ontario Mining Association
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
United Steelworkers
Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce
Ontario Prospectors Association
Rural Ontario Municipal Association
Timmins Chamber of Commerce
Ontario Fur Managers Federation
Town of Hearst
Red Rock Indian Band
Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities
Anishinabek Nation
Ontario Waterpower Association
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.
Collaborate with other associations on economic and environmental policy initiatives.
OFIA is a member of the Canadian Wood Council (CWC). Working with CWC we advocate for progressive wood construction policies and support designers, engineers, architects and developers by connecting them with the forest products sector.
OFIA is a member of the Canadian Lumber Trade Alliance (CLTA), a national association representing Canada’s softwood lumber producers interests in the US softwood lumber dispute.
OFIA is a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
OFIA is a member of Lakehead Universities Faculty of Natural Resources Management external advisory committee, helping ensure that forestry education in Ontario is responsive to industry needs and connecting educators with employers.
