My concern is that we're more likely to see Mexico and the United States negotiating between themselves without Canada. That's what they've done to increase protections on steel. They didn't do the same for aluminum. I'd like your opinion on that.
With respect to the softwood lumber dispute between Canada and the United States, we've generally noted the government's lack of efficiency in terms of moving the file forward. There's still no agreement. There are also timelines for the formation of dispute settlement panels in CUSMA. The minister has yet to appoint a Canadian ombud for industry.
I'd like you to address these issues and tell us about the repercussions these trade irritants can have.