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Pulp and Paper Canada Poll Archive

Is the pulp and paper industry more sensitive to improving forestry practises in developing countries?
Corporate cultures used to expect employees to stay on staff for many years. The reality now is that many people change jobs for different reasons. How long have you stayed in the same job?
Forty years ago, Expo 67 took place in Montreal, under the theme of ‘Man and His World.’ The pulp and paper pavilion was one of only two industry-sponsored exhibits. Renowned for its startling and unique architecture, the pavilion’s overwhelming stature was deemed an appropriate representation of the industry’s prominence in Canada. Do you still consider the Pulp & Paper Pavilion of Expo 67 an accurate representation of the industry’s role in Canada’s economy and culture?
Have you ever sustained a workplace injury that resulted in a recordable incident?
How important is it for Canada to strive to meet targets established by the Kyoto Protocol?
Do you feel Canada’s pulp, paper and forestry industry has significant advantages to offer an international student completing a program of study here?
Are large-scale mergers of pulp and paper companies an effective solution to offsetting industry challenges?
How much capital is your mill planning to direct towards improvement, procurement, upgrades, or retrofit projects?
Do you feel there is a possibility for a beneficial relationship for Canada with Russia’s pulp and paper industry?
The pulp and paper industry is reputed to be a male-dominated sector. In your opinion:
The bioactive paper under development will incorporate biologically active chemicals that will detect, repel and potentially, even deactivate water-based or airborne pathogens.

How would you categorize the potential impact of the development of bioactive papers on Canada’s competitiveness in the industry?
In light of recent economic conditions, how do you feel about your current employment?
How has the tendency towards outsourcing impacted your business?
How do you categorize the potential of bioenergy for the pulp and paper industry?
How concerned are you that the Mountain Pine Beetle issue will impact your business?
What was your reason for attending PaperWeek 2006
Do you feel your mill is investing sufficiently to retain its competitiveness? If not, where should it be investing?
Is your company planning any upgrades or retrofits within the next two years?
Will recent mill closures within the industry strengthen those mills that are still producing?
Which area of your mill do you think needs the most capital expenditure?
Do you think your company is doing enough to ensure safety for its employees?
Do you think the government plays an active role in supporting the industry?