(Letter taken as read:)
Dear Mr. Benoit: On July 1st, 2006 I was privileged to initial an agreement between Canada and the United States to end the softwood lumber dispute and bring much needed stability to a key Canadian industry and to the many companies, communities and families who depend upon it for their livelihoods. It is the intention of our government to introduce the necessary enabling legislation to the House of Commons when Parliament returns for the fall session. This legislation will be referred to Committee, where I expect members will have the opportunity to participate in a fulsome discussion. However, it is my understanding that the Committee would like to have further debate in advance of the legislation and recall those witnesses who appeared before the Committee in recent weeks. I would be pleased to appear as the first witness before the Committee, am available to attend on July 31st and would look forward to the opportunity to discuss the softwood lumber agreement in full with my colleagues. Sincerely, David Emerson Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics
Now we'll move to the witness list. I think that's what the committee wants to deal with here. Can we at this time...?
Mr. Julian.