Resolute Forest Products Inc…

Resolute Forest Products Inc. would like to thank the Ontario Government for the opportunity to provide input into the development of the Industrial Performance Standards regulatory proposal, as published on February 12, 2019. We are also thankful for the opportunity we have had to meet with ministry staff as part of industry consultations and hope that such discussions will help the government of Ontario in finding the right balance of policy effectiveness and economic growth.

Resolute is a global leader in the forest products industry with a diverse range of products, including newsprint, specialty papers, market pulp and wood products. The Company owns and/or operates about 40 pulp and paper mills and wood products facilities as well as power generation assets in Canada (Quebec and Ontario) and the United States. Our Quebec facilities are covered by an emission trading system under the Western Climate Initiative.

In Ontario, Resolute’s operations include an integrated facility that produces kraft pulp, newsprint from thermomechanical pulp and electricity from cogeneration, three sawmills as well as one pellet plant. These facilities are located in the Northwest region and provide 900 direct jobs and approximately 3000 indirect jobs. It is worth noting that Thunder Bay is one of Resolute’s most significant pulp and paper operations. The mill is a local landmark, operating since 1919. While name and ownership of the facility have changed over the years, its importance to the local community as an employer, taxpayer, community supporter and engaged neighbour has been ongoing.

Resolute participated to consultations through a broad pulp and paper industry coalition. As such, Resolute supports for the comments that will be made by the Ontario Forest Industries Association (“OFIA”) on behalf of the coalition.

Nevertheless, we would be happy to continue our discussions with you to ensure you have a complete perspective of the impacts of the policy proposal on our business.

Sincerely,

Pascale Lagacé
Vice-President, Environment, Innovation and Energy