Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
We were told when Canada signed the softwood lumber deal with the United States that it was because the industry wanted it. However, there is growing evidence that lumber companies are unhappy with this deal. Many companies are facing bankruptcy because of inadequate or no quota. Others are facing shutdown and job losses, all at the same time that the government is realizing increased taxes through penalties charged on softwood lumber companies.
When will the government admit it was wrong to accept the export caps and scrap the softwood lumber deal?