Minister Loewen will showcase Alberta’s wood products while in Japan and South Korea from Nov. 9 to 14, focusing on expanding exports and trade relationships. The trade mission will reinforce Alberta’s commitment to expanding markets for forest products.

Through site visits, industry forums and networking events, Minister Loewen will demonstrate Alberta’s record as a reliable supplier and strengthen relationships with long-standing partners and customers across the region.

“Alberta has a strong trade relationship with Japan and South Korea, which we would like to grow. This government is proud to advocate for fair and open access to markets for the forestry sector. I look forward to strengthening relationships and standing up for Albertans.”

Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks

To maximize impact for western Canadian manufacturers, the mission will be held in partnership with the Alberta Forest Products Association, Canada Wood Group, the Wood Pellet Association of Canada, the Government of British Columbia and British Columbia’s Forestry Innovation Investment

Mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

Itinerary for Minister Loewen*

Nov. 7
  • Travel to Japan.

Nov. 9
  • Meetings with government delegation and mission organizers.

Nov. 10-11
  • Meetings with industry partners and site visits.
  • Meetings with international trade partners.

Nov. 12
  • Canada-Japan Wood Forum.

Nov. 13
  • Travel from Japan to South Korea.

Nov. 14
  • Meetings with industrial partners and site visits.

Nov. 15
  • Travel to Edmonton.

*Subject to change.

Quick facts

  • Japan is the second-largest market for Alberta lumber, the fifth largest market for wood pellet exports and the fourth-largest market for pulp exports.
  • South Korea is the third-largest market for Alberta pulp, third-largest for wood pellet exports and fifth-largest for lumber.