Natural Resources committee  That is all the more true given that I work in the automobile and surface transportation sector, where there a lot of men. The fact that I am a woman working in a slightly more male environment sets an example and greatly encourages other women to become involved in sectors of the industry like automotives or construction.

Natural Resources committee  I will answer your question with an example on lignin. Lignin can be precipitated from black liquor, a by-product of the pulp and paper industry. We can do many things with lignin, particularly polyurethane foam, which is used in building insulation and car seats, as this foam material also provides comfortable seating.

Natural Resources committee  If I may, I will add to Mr. Baril's answer. Forest biomass is an important factor in our work. We are trying to incorporate it into biomaterials to be used in construction and in automotives. We are trying to establish projects that bring different partners together. For example, we arrange for manufacturers of biomass products such as lignin and cellulosic fibre to work together with automobile manufacturers to develop biomaterials that will be used in the next generation of vehicles.

Natural Resources committee  I think I am a good example.