The species at risk issue is fundamental. It really needs to be addressed.
I recognize that there are federal and provincial jurisdictions. However, the most important thing is to always maintain dialogue.
This discussion must be ongoing and apolitical. The uncertainty that currently exists due to the perfect storm in forestry is related to land access. We must clearly recognize that there are endangered species. This is not just about the caribou, but other species too.
There must be more clarity regarding protected areas, the management of protected areas, and the classification of protected areas. Canada has international obligations.
We want to have certified products. Therefore, this dialogue between the federal and provincial governments must be ongoing and transparent. Investors in the proposed new economy need to know which parts of the area are accessible and what supplies are needed.
We need to generate an appetite for investing in a system that will allow us to decarbonize the country. That is fundamental. Let's develop a shared vision for our national treasure of 300 million hectares of forest, which we must take care of.
Since I have the opportunity, I would like to add something that has not been mentioned, namely the fact that we cannot do this without consulting first nations. This is fundamental. They must be part of the discussion in order to achieve the common vision needed to continue developing our regions and decarbonizing our country. We are talking about 210,000 direct jobs in forestry in Canada and 57,000 direct jobs in Quebec.
I agree with Mr. St‑Gelais. Let's foster pride in being foresters in Canada.