Mr. Speaker, the Minister for International Trade continues to say that there are no negotiations at the moment on softwood lumber.
However, the Americans have appointed a special negotiator, and the B.C. forestry minister is talking openly of negotiations.
A week away from the results of the anti-dumping investigation, which could still affect our softwood lumber industry, is it the minister's intention to invite all the players to reaffirm the consensus for a full return to free trade?