Mr. Speaker, as the hon. member well knows, softwood lumber and the forestry industry are really important for creating thousands and thousands of jobs across this country. We have been working very hard with the forestry industry, and what I have learned from the sector is that it is looking to expand into new markets. I am very pleased that our government, through the trade commissioner service, is helping it access new markets while at the same time working to try to get a deal with the United States.
In the House of Commons on November 4th, 2024. See this statement in context.