Evidence of meeting #16 for International Trade in the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was industry.
11:55 a.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Leon Benoit
Mr. Emerson, do you have any short comments? The time is almost up. I know you have a deadline.
11:55 a.m.
Conservative
David Emerson Conservative Vancouver Kingsway, BC
I guess, in one minute, I would just say I hope this committee assesses this negotiated agreement objectively. I would hope that as witnesses come before the committee the discussion is focused on the realistic options or alternatives we face as a country that confront the softwood lumber industry. I would hope that people give consideration to the fact that this agreement is good for Canada, it is good for the industry, and it will also help to herald a period of much greater collaboration and better trade relations with our American neighbour.
Thank you very much.
Noon
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Leon Benoit
Thank you very much, Mr. Minister, for coming today, for giving your presentation, and for answering questions that have been asked by all members of the committee. Thank you also to your officials, Ms. Lyon and Mr. Panday, for coming today.
Thank you all very much. We will convene the next meeting at 12:30 sharp.
The meeting is adjourned.