Mr. Speaker, I mentioned the risk, because I think we have to determine how the government can help the industry and its workers.
For example, the government could provide loan guarantees. My unsolicited advice would be to ensure that the chances of winning at the WTO and NAFTA are solid, which I think they are. It is a question of risk management. If we were to provide some facility through the Canadian Commercial Corporation, it would have to take on a certain element of risk. Personally, I believe the element of risk is slight. Taxpayers want to know that if this agency was providing this kind of support that at the end of the day we would be successful or there would be a high probability of being successful at the WTO and NAFTA.
I agree with the hon. member. We need to look beyond the large integrated companies. I too am worried about the independent sawmill operators. The big guys might be able to look after themselves, but we need to ensure the independent sawmill operators are covered as well.