Trade, Imports & Exports
Trade
Softwood Lumber Agreement
The Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA 2006) came into force October 12, 2006, and imposes export measures on Canadian
softwood lumber shipped to the United States.
As an "Option A" Region under the SLA 2006, Alberta’s exports are subject to export tax rates that depend upon the prevailing
monthly price of lumber. The Agreement also provides for a retroactive penalty if exports during a given month exceed Alberta’s
regional share volume.
The link below to the consolidated version the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement, as amended, is provided for convenience only.
For a complete and accurate reference, all persons should refer to the official text as provided on the Department of Foreign
Affairs and International Trade website. This consolidated version should not be relied on to be a complete and accurate
version.
Interprovincial Trade Agreements
Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) is committed to honouring Alberta’s trade commitments between provinces and territories
and internationally. SRD is actively engaged in ongoing trade related negotiations related to natural resources.
SRD’s interests are represented and protected in key federal and provincial programs and initiatives lead through the Alberta
ministries of
- Intergovernmental, International and Aboriginal Relations (IIAR)
- Finance
- Human Services
For more information, visit the IIAR website at:
Also visit:
Imports and Exports
Regulations for importing coniferous logs or forest products with bark attached and for exporting Crown timber volumes and
wood chips are managed through policy directives.
These requirements are in place in order to
- protect Alberta’s forests and economy from destructive forest pests that can be unknowingly introduced with shipments
of imported coniferous logs and forest products with bark attached
- ensure wood fibre exports are tailored to economic circumstances
- enable cross-border trade and
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stimulate investment and economic development of Alberta’s forest industry
Importing Forest Products into Alberta
Review the following directives:
- 2011-01 Importation of Conifer Logs and Forest Products with Bark Attached
- 2011-04 Mountain Pine Beetle Log Management
To access these documents, see:
For directive 2011-01 above, use the following related online form:
- Application to Import Conifer Logs or Forest Products
To access this form, see:
Exporting Forest Products from Alberta
Review the following directive:
- 2011-02 Export of Unmanufactured Crown Timber and Wood Fibre
To access this document, see:
Contact
For further information on import or export authorizations, contact:
Federal Import and Export Information
The federal government, through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), is responsible for development of forest policies
that prevent the introduction and spread of regulated pests into Canada and export programs for Canadian forest products.
Links to their programs can be found below:
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Updated: Jan 16, 2012