Mr. Speaker, I understand that the softwood lumber issue is very complex and that it involves a number of industry stakeholders across the country.
I commend the minister for her speech and her hard work on this file, and I want to thank her for fighting for our interests.
Forestry is one of the most important industries in the economy of my riding, Laurentides—Labelle, after tourism. It is therefore very important to us that a sustainable, long-term solution be found.
The economy of the Antoine-Labelle RCM was hit hard by the forestry crisis, because that municipality depends on that industry.
Can the minister explain what she is doing to ensure that all industry stakeholders and provincial governments are aware of ongoing initiatives, and that any deal reflects the diversity of interests in the various communities across Canada?