Thank you.
I would like to go back to the chrysotile asbestos issue, because it was brought up again in between.
I have to let you know where I'm coming from on this. This is a hazardous material. All asbestos is known to cause cancer--not just chrysotile, but it is included. What I'm saying is that it's irresponsible of Canada to be funding an organization that is promoting this material to developing countries because it's cheap. You said it is a cheap source of building material, but it's mixed in with cement. It is in a powdered form. When it is used in these developing countries for building houses, in time it's going to deteriorate, and people don't know its toxicity. What I'm saying is that we cannot turn a blind eye to the health and safety of people in other countries just to have a cheap source of building materials.
We're not attacking the industry in Canada. In Canada we recognize that there are safety procedures that are followed. What I'm saying is that in other countries that's not necessarily the case.
I want to ask another question. You talked about sustainable development. For me sustainable development means there is something left for the future, for our grandchildren. What's happening with the forestry industry in British Columbia and across this country is that we're seeing the export of raw logs at an alarming rate. I know the federal government has jurisdiction over private lands with respect to the export of raw logs. Will Natural Resources Canada, with their commitment to sustainable practices and sustainable industry, commit to banning the export of raw logs and maintaining jobs for the future of Canada's forest industry in our communities?