Canfor closes Northwood pulp mill
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The closure reduces Canfor's annual NBSK pulp production by 300,000 tonnes and adds to the challenges facing B.C.'s forestry sector, already pressured by U.S. tariffs and weak lumber prices. The event may further depress sentiment in the pulp and paper industry and increase scrutiny on fibre supply and regulatory policies in Canada — British Columbia.
On July 14, 2026, Canfor announced the permanent closure of its Northwood pulp mill in Canada — Prince George, British Columbia, resulting in the loss of 300 jobs. The company cited a structural shift in global pulp markets, oversupply, persistent fibre supply challenges, and prolonged unsustainable financial losses. The mill is expected to wind down by late Q4 2026. The closure drew reactions from Prince George Mayor Simon Yu, B.C. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar, the BC Council of Forest Industries, and the Canada — Conservative Party of British Columbia, who criticized the NDP government's policies. Canfor CEO Susan Yurkovich expressed commitment to supporting affected employees with severance and redeployment opportunities. The closure follows a similar move by Domtar in Crofton, B.C., seven months earlier.
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