Mr. Speaker, the forestry industry is at a crossroads.
In Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean, many workers depend on the forestry industry. Protecting the future of our forestry jobs must be a priority.
The softwood lumber agreement has expired. The government will have to defend our forestry industry, despite heavy pressure from the U.S.
The 18% surtax on calendered paper is jeopardizing our jobs in Kénogami and Dolbeau, but the government is dragging its feet on this issue.
I urge the government to consider how important the forestry industry is in our region and to do something to protect forestry workers and their role in our economies.