Thank you, Mr. Simard.
I will tie this in with what Mr. Kalesnikoff said, as Nordic Structures is an integral part of our organization. What Mr. Kalesnikoff said he experiences daily out West we consistently experience in Quebec and in every corner of Canada.
To answer your question, generally speaking, there are no half measures in Europe on the issue of fighting climate change. There is a will in all sectors of activity. That will extends not only to transportation using electric or hybrid vehicles, but also to all spheres of human activity.
Europe has taken action to improve its carbon footprint. It's not a question of measures to help the forestry industry, or promotion, or education. These decisions are made to build better with the pragmatic aim of generating better buildings and infrastructure. People are not asking themselves if wood is good for this or that, they are not making comparisons. No. People are choosing wood outright. As a material, it has proven itself and has been shown to perform better structurally, financially, and in terms of climate change.
If I may, let me use the city of Paris as an example. France is not a country with a forestry past or future, unlike Quebec and Canada. However, Paris mayor Ms. Hidalgo has announced that all the infrastructure needed for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will be made of solid wood. That is because wood is a perfect match for the ambitions and objectives of the fight against climate change.
In Europe, people are unequivocally making a statement. They are leaving behind the chicken-and-egg dynamic in education, training and industrial supply. They have paved the way and are moving forward on that basis.