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Title:

FPnnovations Annual Workplan 2020-2021 FRII-Core Research Program

Agreement Number:

21IFIT_FPIFR

Agreement Value:

$2,368,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 16, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

The project provides funding to FPInnovations, Canada's national forest research institute, to enable work on lumber and building codes and standards that maintain and diversify markets, and improved environmental performance of forest operations.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

The expected results include harmonization of North American and international codes and standards for wood products and improved environmental performance of resource roads and improved safety for workers.

Location:

POINTE CLAIRE, Quebec, CA H9R 3J9

Reference Number:

115-2019-2020-Q4-09168

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Other

Recipient's Legal Name:

FPINNOVATIONS

Program:

Renewal and Enhancement of Funding for the Forest Research Institute

Program Purpose:

The objective of the FRI is to support NRCan's goal of sustainable natural resources development by harnessing innovation and technology through sectoral public/private partnerships to advance the competitiveness of the forest sector. More specifically, priorities include: enhancing productivity; reducing costs of production; maintaining and improving market access; growing opportunities for value added products; cutting energy consumption while advancing non-fossil fuel options (eg: biomass); and improving environmental performance through new processes and technologies.