Mr. Chairman, I think my colleague has made a good point but I would note that fortunately, President Bush has suspended the Byrd amendment. It is very important that we clarify that.
The member mentioned head of state consultations. Maybe he is not aware that when the Prime Minister met President Bush on September 24 on the terrible attacks that took place, even then he had an opportunity when it was appropriate to raise softwood lumber.
What more does the member think the Prime Minister and the Minister for International Trade could possibly do? They continue to raise the issue at their appropriate high levels, given the reality that the tone has changed somewhat in light of the atrocious attacks on the United States.