Mr. Speaker, I would like to draw your attention to the current softwood lumber trade dispute between Canada and the United States.
Yesterday the subcommittee on international trade tabled a report that calls on and supports government action to vigorously defend Canada's interests under international laws.
We also call on the government to appoint a special envoy with the aim of developing unified strategy for the whole country. It is critical that Canada speak in a unified voice on this file.
I congratulate the minister and his department for his leadership and hard work on behalf of our industries.
I would also like to congratulate my fellow committee members and the 120 members of the House who have signed their names in support of free and fair trade on softwood lumber.
There is still time for those other members who would like to sign on to this report.