Mr. Speaker, we all oppose the anti-dumping duty that the United States has placed on softwood lumber, a duty that is unfair and is arbitrary. Most unfair is the fact that, despite the maritime accord, our industry in Atlantic Canada has been subjected to the anti-dumping duty for no logical reason whatsoever.
The Prime Minister has said he spoke with President Bush today. What we want to know is can the president tell us if he will take off that 13% right away?