Trade, Imports and Exports
Trade
Softwood Lumber Agreement
The Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA 2006) came into force October 12, 2006. The SLA 2006 imposes export measures on Canadian softwood lumber exports to the U.S. As an Option A Region under the SLA 2006, Alberta’s exports are subject to export tax rates which depend upon the prevailing monthly price of lumber. The Agreement also provides for a retroactive penalty if exports during a given month exceed Alberta’s regional share.- 2006 Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement - Consolidated
"This consolidated version the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement, as amended, is provided for convenience only. For a complete and accurate reference, all persons should refer to the official text as provided on the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Website. This consolidated version should not be relied on to be a complete and accurate version."
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development is offering a shipment level notification service to those shipping lumber products from Alberta to
the United States. A few times during a month, those on this circulation list will be contacted with statistical information related to Alberta's exports to
the United States, and applicable export tax levels.
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Additional Information:
- Government of Canada Foreign Affairs and Trade - Softwood Lumber
- Government of Canada Foreign Affairs and Trade - Softwood Lumber Agreement Exports Report
Internal and External Trade
Sustainable Resource Development is committed to honouring Alberta’s trade commitments between provinces and territories and internationally. SRD is actively engaged in ongoing trade related negotiations related to natural resources.
SRD’s interests are represented and protected in key federal and provincial programs and initiatives lead through International and Interdepartmental Relations (IIR) or Employment, Immigration and Industry (EII).
Interprovincial Trade Agreements
Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
BC-AB Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement
(TILMA)
Imports and Exports
Regulations for importing and exporting crown timber and chips are managed through policy directives.
Importing Forestry Products into Alberta
Directive No. 2006-06 – Importation of Conifer Logs and
Forest Products with Bark Attached
Directive No. 2008-02 – Mountain Pine Beetle Log Management
Exporting Forestry Products from Alberta
Directive No. 2001-05 - Export of Unmanufactured Crown Timber and Wood Chips
For more information on SRD’s trade activities or to apply for import or export authorizations contact:
Darrell Hemery
Phone: 780-427-0665
E-mail: Darrell.Hemery@gov.ab.ca
Federal Import and Export Information
The federal government is responsible for the export programs for Canadian Forest Products and the development of forest policies that prevent the introduction and spread of regulated pests into Canada. More information on the federal policy directives and import requirements can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Website.
