Mr. Speaker, we on this side of the House know how important and vital the lumber industry is to communities and workers across this country and that support is needed. The member mentioned that in his speech.
The government has invested $150 million over four years to support clean tech, and it has also invested $867 million for a softwood lumber action plan. This, together with our 2017 budget, is an unprecedented level of investment in forestry.
Would the hon. member not commend the government for making these investments and recognize that this is a priority for us?