In the House of Commons on September 30th, 2009. See this statement in context.
Softwood LumberOral Questions
September 30th, 2009 / 2:30 p.m.
Okanagan—Coquihalla B.C.
Conservative
Stockwell Day ConservativeMinister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway
Mr. Speaker, as I said, we appealed the decision several months ago. The court reviewed our appeal and once again ruled quite clearly that the industry had to pay the duty, as the tribunals said.
It is not within our power to decide otherwise. The tribunal made that clear.
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