Thank you, Madam Chair.
Ms. Payne mentioned 90,000 jobs lost in the sector. I want to remind the committee that, during the last meeting, the employee associations mentioned that workers get around $70,000 to $100,000 in salary. They also mentioned that the recent job losses have nothing to do with the trade dispute or the increase in duties with the United States. It was more due to forest fires and economic conditions.
Mr. Nighbor, you mentioned the high-value products that can be sent to Japan, etc. Since this dispute with the United States goes back to 1794—we've had many years of dispute, again and again—why is it that the industry has not started exploiting other markets across the world? We have signed free trade agreements with around 51 countries. Why has the industry not utilized that and exported? I think exports are around $400 million to Japan and $100 million to Europe. That's it. This problem is in front of our eyes. It is affecting all. It is well known. Why has the industry not stepped up to export to other parts of the world?