1996, c. 16 Department of Public Works and Government Services Act  1 Section 7 of the  Department of Public Works and Government Services Act  is amended by adding the following after subsection (1): Use of wood (1.1) In developing requirements with respect to the construction, maintenance and repair of public works, federal real property and federal immovables, the Minister shall consider any potential reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and any other environmental benefits and may allow the use of wood or any other thing — including a material, product or sustainable resource — that achieves such benefits.