The motion reads:
Given the profound changes in the document signed by the Minister of International Trade and the impact of these changes on Canada's softwood lumber policy framework, that the Standing Committee on International Trade hold several meetings and briefings this summer to study the July 1, 2006, softwood lumber agreement initialled by the Minister of International Trade and that this Committee request the appearance of the Minister of International Trade, Mr. David Emerson, and the representatives of forestry industries in affected provinces and their provincial governments so as to better understand their objections to the agreement and explore alternatives.