Mr. Speaker, our government has engaged and worked very closely with the U.S. on the softwood lumber file. The softwood lumber agreement expired with the previous government. Our government is absolutely engaged with the current administration. We will work with the new president-elect and congress to address and advance this issue.
Our government understands the importance of good quality jobs in the forestry sector. We will advance this and beef and other contentious issues as well.
Our Prime Minister has been clear. We are open to ideas, open to people, and open to trade. That is how we will grow our economy.