I'm actually glad there's a fellow British Columbian MP here, Mr. Dhaliwal, because this is something we've discussed in the House of Commons, softwood lumber. Obviously in my riding—in Merritt, Princeton, and West Kelowna—all the largest private employers are lumber mills. British Columbia Premier Christy Clark made mention to the Prime Minister in their first communication that softwood lumber was the most important issue for British Columbia because we have 55% of the softwood lumber.
The notice of motion I'd like to give today is:
That the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade undertake a study of the Softwood Lumber Agreement between Canada and the United States; and that the Committee report its findings to the House.