Thank you so much. It's terrific to be here with you. It does feel like old times around the committee, although I'm looking forward to the day when we can once again see each other in person.
What I would say is that I think there is an opportunity and I fully intend to raise it. I think that the issue you have rightly pointed out, which is an area of common interest, is in economic recovery—the workers who depend on those jobs and the affordability of construction.
Just as we do, the Biden administration has an ambitious agenda around providing affordable housing. It's people, the cost of lumber and the cost of construction. I think there is a mutual interest here for us to work together. It is good for workers and it is good for businesses.
I'm very heartened to work with the U.S. administration, who have indicated their preference to work with allies to resolve disputes. Our road map for a renewed U.S.-Canada partnership, I think, is a perfect signal of that. I absolutely intend to work with my U.S. counterpart to find the solution to this issue, and I hope we will be able to achieve a mutually acceptable outcome for both of our countries.