Ontario has launched a working group to promote the use of more wood-based building materials in construction.

The group will lead the implementation of the province’s Advanced Wood Construction Action Plan that was launched earlier in the year.

Its aim is to promote, prioritize and accelerate wood-based building, provide strategic advice to unlock new business opportunities and position the province to compete in the global market.

Group members will also champion the action plan in their individual sectors, fostering new connections and opportunities to attract investment and support economic opportunities that create and sustain local jobs.

The group includes representation from WoodWorks Ontario, the Canadian Wood Council, and the Ontario Forest Industries Association, with members of such construction organization as the College of Carpenters and Allied Trades, the Ontario Home Builders' Association, RESCON and the Carpenters Regional Council.