A misleading story- Not reported in the press in Alberta, where Mitsubichi of Japan has been cutting for years for pulp, and a few tiny portions bordering the prairie farms are included in the agreement.
The Tar Sands, now the number one source of hydrocarbons to the U. S. (and where two Chinese companies hold or share large leases), are located in the Boreal forest zones of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
This agreement only covers part of the southern portions of the Boreal Forest.
The map with this article shows the entire area of northern Alberta as "intact' Boreal forest, which is sadly incorrect. The "intact" areas of other provinces could be let to pulp and paper companies since they are not covered by any agreement.