I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 129 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 resuming its study of recent developments concerning the Canada-United States lumber trade dispute.
We have with us today, from Groupe Lebel, by video conference, Louis-Frédéric Lebel, president and chief executive officer. From the Ontario Forest Industries Association, we have Ian Dunn, president and chief executive officer. From United Steelworkers, we have Jeff Bromley, chair of the wood council, by video conference.
Welcome to you all. Thank you for being with us today.
We will start with opening remarks and then proceed to rounds of questions. You have up to five minutes.
Mr. Lebel, I invite you to speak to the committee for up to five minutes, please.