About Us

FPInnovations is a not-for-profit world leader that specializes in the creation of scientific solutions in support of the Canadian forest sector's global competitiveness and responds to the priority needs of its industrial and government members. It is ideally positioned to perform research, innovate and deliver state-of-the-art solutions for every area of the sector's value chain, from forestry operations to consumer and industrial products. FPInnovations' staff numbers more than 500 employees including research laboratories in Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Thunder Bay and Vancouver, and technology transfer offices across Canada.

In November 2006, the First Nations Chiefs of BC supported by consensus a BC Assembly of First Nations Resolution to establish a First Nations forestry value-added industry in the province.

SeeQuest Development Co. and FPInnovations-Forintek Division were retained to undertake a technical needs-assessment of existing and potential First Nations wood products manufacturing operations. One of the outcomes of this initiative was the creation of the BC First Nations Wood Products Technical Support Program (WPTSP).
Since its launch three years ago, the program has established itself as a viable and valuable service to First Nations communities in the province; focusing on sustainable growth and diversification of the existing First Nations wood products industry.

Phase 2 of the WPTSP (2009 – 2012) will build upon the success of Phase 1, and will be expanded to include three new initiatives: market development, product development and design assistance, and business development support.
Our new name, Wealth from Forests, evolved from the idea that BC First Nations now have access to resources to create wealth through value-added wood products. We’re proud to continue to support First Nations success.