Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister promised he would negotiate a win with the United States. For British Columbia, that means negotiating a softwood lumber agreement. In response to the collapse of trade negotiations on Friday, the Prime Minister failed even to mention softwood. Since he took office, softwood tariffs have tripled, going from 14% to 45%.
Just yesterday, Sinclar Group Forest Products reduced its production by 40% at three of its mills in northern B.C. There are 350 mill workers affected by the cuts. When will the Prime Minister finally stand up for forestry workers?