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Community Life at Resolute: Q4-2023 Highlights

Resolute is focused on building mutually beneficial relationships in the communities where we live and work. We demonstrate this commitment through transparency, information-sharing and active involvement in community life. Providing time and financial support We strive to have a positive and meaningful impact in our operating communities by donating funds to local charitable initiatives and organizations, and by volunteering our time to worthy causes. During the fourth quarter, through the sale of used equipment, the Alma (Quebec) mill supported several

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Our Volunteer Coach for the Bears’ Lair Entrepreneur Youth Dream Camp

Lana Wilhelm, our Director of Indigenous Relations, volunteered as a coach for Bears’ Lair Indigenous Youth Camp empowering youth and nurturing future entrepreneurs. She is absolutely thrilled for this immersive three-day camp where coaches provide Indigenous youths with valuable insights on businesses practices. “It is going to be a special place to be and a great group. I know I will learn as much if not more, as I will teach the youths,” said Lana, emphasizing the reciprocal nature of

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New research initiative aims to bolster the social acceptability and resilience of forest management

A team from the University of Quebec in Outaouais (UQO), led by Dr. Christian Messier, is field-testing a new approach to forest management that leverages the natural strengths of forest ecosystems to positively shift the public’s perception of forestry while improving the resilience and adaptability of our forests. Along with the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI) and some 40 Canadian partners, Resolute is contributing C$35,000 to the five-year (2023-2027), $6 million initiative that combines the expertise of

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Chief Forester’s Perspective: BC Forest Professionals Conference (FPBC 2024)

Earlier this month, our Chief Forester, Quinton Hayward, attended the BC Forest Professionals conference in Kelowna. Here he shares his perspective on the event: This year’s theme of “Everything is Connected” was present throughout the conference.  There was meaningful presentations around reintroducing fire as a landscape level management tool, creating more value from the harvested volume, recruitment and retention of professions into the industry, and collaborative planning with Indigenous groups on Forest Landscape Plans. There were also discussions on ecosystems

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Resolute’s Continued Support for Education

For many students and researchers, corporate donations are an important source of funding for their academic goals. Resolute and our predecessor companies have proudly contributed to numerous educational institutions over the past decades. Our support takes many forms: endowments, scholarships, bursaries and awards for high school, technical school, college and university students; and grants for university research projects. In 2023, Resolute’s academic contributions totaled more than US$490,000. Among the many scholarship recipients are talented individuals studying diverse fields such as

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Talking Best Practices in Nova Scotia with Forest Sector Industry Leaders

Blair Dickerson, Public Affairs Director recently attended Forest Nova Scotia’s AGM. Many foresters, undaunted by heavy snowfall, gathered at White Point to share research and practical solutions to support a strong bioeconomy. This was a valuable and insightful networking event. “Thank you to Finnish Ambassador Jari Vilén, Minister for Foreign Trade Ville Tavio, and Jaako Autere, Counsellor of Trade and Commercial Affairs for coming to Nova Scotia to present on the Finnish Forestry Ecosystem so attendees could learn from the

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Resolute Proudly Shares 2023 CDP Scores

Transparent, science-based reporting is critical when it comes to environmental management. That’s why Resolute reports its annual environmental disclosures to CDP, a globally recognized non-profit organization that operates a platform that assesses and scores environmental performance, transparency and action against climate change. Participation in CDP’s disclosure programs allows investors, companies, cities and governments to measure progress and drive action around sustainability performance. Resolute has voluntarily completed CDP disclosures since the program’s inception in 2006, demonstrating our steadfast commitment to transparency.

Tools for Financing for Aboriginal Business (TFAB) Networking Event

We are pleased to sponsor the upcoming procurement focused networking event: Tools for Financing for Aboriginal Business (TFAB) by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). It will take place on Thursday, February 29, from 4-7pm at River Rock Casino Resort, Whistler Ballroom, in Richmond. Join us for an engaging and informative panel discussion about best practices for establishing and maintaining successful partnership with Indigenous businesses in the trades sector. This discussion aims to foster greater cultural understanding, collaboration, and

Pulp and Paper Engineers Shape the Future of Our Industry

Article en francais (PDF) Forest products such as pulp, paper and lumber help shape the daily lives of people around the world. And pulp and paper engineers help shape those products by improving the projects and processes that drive innovation in our business and our industry.   This Engineers Week, we’re highlighting the work of several pulp and paper engineers from the Paper Excellence group of companies: Domtar, Resolute and Paper Excellence Canada. Read on to learn more.  Pulp and Paper

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Proud Sponsor of Bears’ Lair Youth Entrepreneur Dream Camp

We are proudly sponsoring the Bear Lair’s Youth Dream Entrepreneur Camp taking place on March 11-14 this year. It is three fun-filled days of interactive training, hands-on learning activities, and gaining valuable insights from guest speakers and mentors. Youth participants will develop FUNdamental basic business knowledge preparing them for a future in entrepreneurship. “Our focus is on Indigenous youth and how they will represent future businesses in British Columbia. We value the opportunity to foster their business training in ways

Spark Award Winner Aiden Martin

Congratulations to Aiden Martin for winning the Spark Award

Congratulations to Aiden Martin, Utilities Operations Specialist on earning his well-deserved Spark Award. Aiden’s nomination is for his tireless work on inspecting and repairing technical safety equipment within the mill and successfully managing a boiler outage. In his role, he oversees a team responsible for steam supplies, generating power to support mill operations, and the effluent department. “Part of my job is to make sure that we are not polluting the community by treating all the effluent before we discharge it into

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Resolute’s Vanessa Simard Uses Her AI Skills to Boost Operational Efficiency

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the forest products industry, and Vanessa Simard, supervisor, Production Planning and Optimization, for our Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean (Quebec) operations is playing a key role in the shift. Through academic research, Vanessa analyzed how this rapidly evolving technology can help manufacturing facilities run more efficiently. Vanessa has been putting her skills to use at Resolute for over ten years, collaborating with her colleagues to continuously improve productivity.  The last few years have been pretty busy for Vanessa. Her

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science with Nici Darychuk

To celebrate International Women’s Science Day, we’re sharing of the stories of female employees who do amazing work at our Paper Excellence mills. Our interview with Nici Darychuk. Nici Darychuk is the Manager of No.5 Paper Machine in our Port Alberni mill. She grew up as a farm girl in a small town, and her love for nature was the reason behind why she studied science. She has a master’s degree in biology from the University of Victoria. How did

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Resolute Progresses Toward Gender Parity With Women in Governance Certification

Resolute has earned a bronze-level 2023 Parity Certification™ for our commitment to supporting women’s leadership. The certification program was created by Women in Governance, a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 2010 to support women in their career advancement and to promote increased representation of women across all sectors and leadership roles. Nearly 1 million employees in Canada and the United States work for an organization that has been parity-certified, and there are plans to expand the program across the Atlantic.

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science with Emily Sweeney

To celebrate International Women’s Science Day, we’re sharing of the stories of female employees who do amazing work at our Paper Excellence mills. Our interview with Emily Sweeney.   Emily Sweeney is a Process Engineer at our Meadow Lake Pulp Mill. She graduated from the University of New Brunswick with an Engineering degree in 2023.  Seven months ago, she moved to Saskatchewan to pursue the opportunity at Paper Excellence in Meadow Lake. What is your workday like? “Every day is

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Celebrating Our 2023 DEI Achievements

In 2023 Paper Excellence, founded by Indonesian businessman and entrepreneur Jackson Wijaya, took steps towards building our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program by focusing on analysis and future plans. In the second quarter of the 2023, we established our DEI Steering Committee and retained Therese Hagen with Two Eyed Seeing Consulting C3 Inc. (TESCI) to support the DEI project. TESCI helped us develop a three-year DEI integration plan broken down into four main phases: 1) Analyze and understand. 2)

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Resolute’s Leadership Recognized With Awards and Distinctions in 2023

The recognition Resolute received in 2023 on a regional, North American and global scale reflects the company’s leadership in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, as well as our business practices. Read on for a few highlights! Accolades for Resolute employees Two well-deserving employees earned accolades for outstanding achievement in their field. Claudia Roberge, superintendent, Health and Safety, at our Lac-Saint-Jean and Mauricie (Quebec) woodlands operations, took bronze in the Female Achiever/Committed Professional of the Year category at the Globee®

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Connecting Our Wood Products Facilities’ Real-Time Data With People

With an annual production capacity of construction-grade lumber and other wood products of 3.2 billion board feet, Resolute’s wood products facilities need to operate optimally. Each facility is strategically located and supported by an extensive logistics network that enables us to provide reliable, on-time deliveries to customers across the United States and Canada. Our teams collect manufacturing data and regularly report on it every day. Given many of our operations were tied to old, unsophisticated systems, however, getting an instant

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PaperWeek Canada Showcases Lively and Active Industry

Paper Excellence Group leaders are sharing their knowledge and expertise at PaperWeek Canada. Learn more about what presenters from Domtar, Paper Excellence and Resolute Forest Products will share at this important industry event.

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Paper Excellence Award Fund at Vancouver Island University

Our donation of $50,000 to Vancouver Island University has supported 19 student awards in the past two years. “Awards are great incentive for students to focus on their learning and when received instill a sense of pride as they meet their goals,” says Brad Jannaway, Instructor and Department Chair of HMT in Trades and applied Technologies “From a practical standpoint, the award will likely come at a time they really need it and can help them move into their chosen

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Black History Month

During Black History month, people in Canada celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse compassionate and prosperous country. Since the early 1600s, Black Canadians and their communities have been part of shaping Canada’s heritage and identity. In 2008, Senator Donald Oliver, the first Black man appointed to the Senate introduced the Motion to Recognize Contributions of Black Canadians and February as Black

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Meadow Lake supports RCMP Victim Services Toy & Food Drive

During our holiday season, Meadow Lake mill was proud to support the RCMP Victim Services fourth annual Christmas Food & Toy Drive to share some light with local families and children in need. The MLMP Social Club also raised $530 at the recent mill Christmas party. Victoria Seng-Low, from the RCMP, commented on how the food and toy drive “embodies the true spirit of the season by focusing on adopting families for Christmas.” While the drive was previously led by

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Paper Excellence Canada to indefinitely curtail paper operations at Catalyst Crofton mill

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC]—Paper Excellence Canada today announced the indefinite curtailment of paper operations at the Catalyst Crofton facility located on Vancouver Island, BC. Market dynamics, inflationary pressures on raw materials, energy cost opportunities, and a lack of local domestic fibre supply resulted in substantial increases in operating costs. These pressures have materially impacted the current and future financial viability of the paper operation. This decision affects approximately 75 employees. “We recognize the difficulty this decision has placed on

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Pacific Salmon Foundation Update – Habitat Restoration and Monitoring in Somenos Creek in Cowichan Valley

Invasive species are always a serious consideration when evaluating the suitability of habitat for Pacific salmon, as they can interfere with the balance of the ecosystem. An invasive plant of high concern on Vancouver Island is Parrot’s Feather, an aquatic weed grows quickly through the summer months and can rapidly spread to cover most of the open surface area of a creek. Parrot’s Feather is subtropical in origin but can survive the climate extremes of the Cowichan Valley and has

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Resolute Made Great Strides With 2023 DE&I Strategy

Resolute’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Advisory Committee was established at the beginning of 2022 to provide education and increase awareness around DE&I challenges; promote inclusive behavior and language; and encourage constructive, respectful conversations across the organization. The committee is composed of eight dedicated employees representing the company’s various sectors and operating regions.  The committee’s main goals in 2023 were to recommend DE&I commitments, monitor their progress and plan priorities for the year. Numerous communications were published, including a series

Spark Award Winner Chisanga Chanda

Congratulations to Chisanga Chanda for winning the Spark Award

Congratulations to Chisanga Chanda, Desktop Support Analyst on his well-deserved Spark Award. He earned the award for his positive work attitude. He is always available to provide technical support and excited to learn new things. Chisanga has been with Paper Excellence for two years and his most memorable moment is when he first joined the team. There was a power outage at the office, and he was called to assist at 3:00 am in the morning. Thanks to his professional

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Exploring the World of Pulp and Paper: An Interview with Attila Szanto, EIT

At Paper Excellence, we believe in fostering the talents of the next generation to shape the future of our industry. As an Engineer-In-Training at Meadow Lake Mill, Attila Szanto, a chemical engineering graduate from the University of Saskatchewan, is bringing his passion for problem-solving to our industry.  Attila’s teachings and takeaways from the chemical engineering program at the University of Saskatchewan are reflected in the pulp and paper industry. He explains, “It is one of the fields that is most

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Pacific Salmon Foundation Update – Monitoring Key Salmon Indicators with Citizen Science at Pender Harbour

Paper Excellence is proud of the support we give the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF). We value the work PSF does to preserve salmon habitat and restore the salmon population because it supports our commitment to protecting freshwater and marine ecosystems. One of the ongoing projects that Paper Excellence funding helped make possible is Monitoring Key Salmon Indicators with Citizen Science at Pender Harbour. Read PSF’s project update below: Monitoring Key Salmon Indicators with Citizen Science at Pender Harbour The Loon

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Pacific Salmon Foundation Update – Hatchery Upgrades at Chapman Creek on the Sunshine Coast

Paper Excellence is proud of the support we give to the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF). We value the work PSF does to preserve salmon habitat and restore the salmon population because it supports our commitment to protecting freshwater and marine ecosystems. One of the ongoing projects that Paper Excellence funding helped make possible is the hatchery upgrades at Chapman Creek, Sechelt. Read PSF’s project update below: Hatchery Upgrades at Chapman Creek on the Sunshine Coast Hatcheries are an important conservation

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Celebrating 2023 Achievements: Investing in our Industry Partnerships

As we approach the new year, we’re taking time to look back at what we have achieved in 2023. This year, we met challenges with determination and ended up with a significant number of successes. Join us in this retrospective moment as we recognize our collective efforts of 2023.  At Paper Excellence, we believe we can accomplish great things by working cooperatively with others. This includes teaming up with external special interest groups that share our goals. Through time, it’s

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Celebrating 2023 Achievements: Building our Indigenous Relations Program  

As we approach the new year, we’re taking time to look back at what we have achieved in 2023. This year, we met challenges with determination and ended up with a significant number of successes. Join us in this retrospective moment as we recognize our collective efforts of 2023.  One of Paper Excellence’s achievements includes our evolving Indigenous relations program. We understand the importance of being good neighbours and we greatly value our relationships with Indigenous communities. Read about our

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Celebrating 2023 Achievements: Our Engineers in Training

As we approach the new year, we’re taking time to look back at what we have achieved in 2023. This year, we met challenges with determination and ended up with a significant number of successes. Join us in this retrospective moment as we recognize our collective efforts of 2023.  Paper Excellence believes in fostering the talents of the next generation to shape the future of our industry. We continued to expand the visibility of our talent acquisition programs at universities

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Skookumchuck donates to Cranbrook Food Bank

Before Christmas, our Skookumchuck mill donated $1000, along with some food items and winter accessories, to the Cranbrook Food Bank Society and $1000 to Kimberly Food Bank.It’s another example of making a positive impact together by giving back to the community.

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Celebrating 2023 Achievements: Supporting our Local Communities

As we approach the new year, we’re taking time to look back at what we have achieved in 2023. This year, we met challenges with determination and ended up with a significant number of successes. Join us in this retrospective moment as we recognize our collective efforts of 2023.  At the heart of our success is the recognition that we are inextricably tied to the success and well-being of the communities we operate in. We proudly partner with our neighbours.

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Congratulations to Holly Brown Bear, recipient of the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund (IWEF).

Congratulations to Holly Brown Bear for being one of the twenty entrepreneurs to receive IWEF funding this year. She is a good example of where hard work and determination can take you. Going into her second year of college, she has already successfully landed a position as a Commercial Re-toucher and Photo Editor for Chris Griffiths at Bang-On Photography. “As someone in the early stages of starting my business I have found the funds very useful. So far, I have

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Celebrating 2023 Achievements: Our Amazing Team

As we approach the new year, we’re taking time to look back at what we have achieved in 2023. This year, we met challenges with determination and ended up with a significant number of successes. Join us in this retrospective moment as we recognize our collective efforts of 2023.   One of Paper Excellence’s achievements is our incredible team. Our diverse and talented employees are an important foundation for our company’s growth. We are committed to creating an environment where

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Resolute Sponsors Champion Ski Racer Florence Carrier

Several Resolute facilities from the Lac-Saint-Jean (Quebec) region are joining together to sponsor para-alpine ski racer Florence Carrier, a two-time gold medalist in the 2023 Canada Winter Games and an aspiring participant in the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.  Originally from Orford (Quebec), Florence, 16, is already a member of Canada’s para-alpine ski team and has long served as a spokesperson for the War Amps, an organization devoted to improving the lives of Canadian amputees.

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Great Success on our Giving Tuesday Partnership with Take a Hike Foundation

Congratulations to Take a Hike Foundation on their successful donation campaign. Partnering with Paper Excellence, their Giving Tuesday donation campaign raised $19,260 over the course of five-days, marking almost a 400% increase compared to their campaign last year. We are honoured to take part in this a meaningful act which supports youth with mental illness. We are pleased that our $50,000 donation inspired others to give. This fund will go towards the operations of the foundation including gear and apparel,

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Congratulations to Barbara Ramirez for winning the Spark Award

Congratulations to Barbara Ramirez, Supervisor, Customer Account Representatives on her well-deserved Spark Award. Barbara earned her nomination through her outstanding work ethic. This award not only reflects her commendable work habits, but also her reputation as a dependable and supportive team player. Upon receiving the award, Barbara was both surprised and thrilled as she had not anticipated this recognition. “Receiving this award lets me know that my efforts are noticed and valued,” said Barbara.   Her manager, Alex Keegan, explains more: