Domtar confirms that its Dryden, Ontario mill is not closed

Montreal, November 9, 2007 – Domtar Corporation (UFS: TSX, NYSE) confirmed late today that contrary to media reports, the company did not announce the closing of its Dryden, Ontario facility. The Dryden mill continues to operate according to its production schedule.

Domtar Corporation (NYSE/TSX: UFS) is the largest integrated producer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America and the second largest in the world based on production capacity, and is also a manufacturer of papergrade pulp. The Company designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide range of business, commercial printing, publication as well as technical and specialty papers with recognized brands such as First Choice®, Domtar Microprint®, Windsor Offset®, Cougar® as well as its full line of environmentally and socially responsible papers, Domtar EarthChoice®. Domtar owns and operates Domtar Distribution Group, an extensive network of strategically-located paper distribution facilities. Domtar also produces lumber and other specialty and industrial wood products. The Company employs nearly 14,000 people. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com

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