From the forest to the mill, Domtar’s people are investing in Quebec’s forest economy for the long term.
Quebec’s forest sector has had a few difficult years, and like other forest products companies, Domtar has felt that strain. But one thing remains unchanged: Quebec is home.
Our Canadian head office is in Montreal. From the Outaouais and Abitibi-Témiscamingue to Mauricie, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix, Cote-Nord and the Estrie, Domtar teams operate sawmills, planer mills, pulp and paper mills, remanufactured wood plants, forestry operations and a network of hydroelectric generating stations.
That means more than 4,800 direct jobs and nearly 15,900 indirect jobs, most in regions where forestry has shaped local life for generations. In September, Domtar and Unifor renewed four-year agreements at several Quebec mills, a positive outcome for our employees and the company. Safety remains the first priority at every site. And through $2K Your Way, employees direct $2,000 grants to local nonprofits they support.
Sustainability guides how Domtar operates. All Domtar-managed and owned woodlands are certified under one or more of the following standards: Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®), Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and/or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification® (PEFC®). In 2026, SFI recognized our effort and Climate Smart Forestry work with its Leadership in Conservation Award. CDP gave Domtar an A in its Commodities (Timber) category, and our scores rose in every category for the 2025 calendar year.
We work to use every part of the tree and follow responsible forest management practices to keep forests as forests for years to come. Logs become lumber and wood chips make other essential forest products like pulp and paper. Residues become biomass fuel and wood pellets. Our remanufactured wood plants convert wood into I-joists, framing lumber, furring strips and decking boards for builders, and bed frames for mattress manufacturers.
We’re also working continuously to improve how we work, for our business and for the health of Canadian forests, by assessing hybrid logging trucks to reduce fuel use and emissions in the woods and seeking more efficient, responsible ways to produce our products. This includes using artificial intelligence to augment human expertise while improving product quality.
“Domtar’s beneficial owner, Jackson Wijaya, encourages entrepreneurial thinking and challenges us to pursue excellence in all aspects of the business,” says Luc Thériault, President, Domtar Canada, and CEO, Pulp and Wood Products. “He is committed to Domtar’s success in North America.”
Leading the Forest Products Industry in Canada
When Quebec’s forest sector needs representation at the table, Domtar people are there.
Luc Thériault heads our Canadian business. He serves as chair of the board of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and co-chair of the Canadian Lumber Trade Alliance. He served on the federal Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force and serves on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations.
Étienne Vézina, our vice president of forestry and certification, serves as chair of the board of the Quebec Forest Industry Council and is on the board for FSC Canada.
Lana Wilhelm, senior director of Indigenous Relations, is co-chair of the Indigenous Relations Committee for FPAC.
And, just recently, six emerging leaders were recognized for their leadership and expertise with the following annual honours:
- Pulp & Paper Canada Top 10 Under 40: Marc-Alexandre Audet and Jessica Susanto
- Canadian Forest Industries Top 20 Under 40: Christa Campbell and Vincent Corbeil
- Opérations forestieres Forestry Rising Stars: Mathieu Douchain and Mathieu Tremblay
“Domtar’s roots in Quebec go back generations, and so do many of our employees’. Our job is to keep investing in our people, our mills and the forest so this sector keeps creating good jobs here for a long time to come. Together, we’re stronger,” says Thériault.
This content was originally published as sponsored content in Les Affaires, October 8 edition.
