Judy Sgro at the International Trade Committee

On November 4th, 2024. See this statement in context.

November 4th, 2024 / 11:05 a.m.

Liberal

The Chair (Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek, Lib.)) Liberal Judy Sgro

I'm calling the meeting to order.

This is meeting 125 of the Standing Committee on International Trade.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, September 23, 2024, the committee is commencing a study of recent developments concerning the Canada-United States softwood lumber trade dispute.

We have with us, from the BC Lumber Trade Council, Kurt Niquidet, by video conference. We also have Robert Laplante, managing director, Institut de recherche en économie contemporaine, also by video conference.

Welcome to you all.

We will start with opening remarks and then proceed to rounds of questions.

You have up to five minutes, gentlemen.

Mr. Niquidet, you have the floor.

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