Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, to make sure that we make things work in this democracy and—

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, of course it is important that we fight for the jobs in the softwood lumber industry. That is exactly what we are doing. We are doing it in a very—

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, my colleague should also remember what her leader said during the CUSMA negotiations. They wanted to capitulate. We were able to have a strong view and that is why we are able to fight for the jobs right now.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, people watching us right now must know that the government is there for the softwood lumber jobs and we will continue to fight for them.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, of course not.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, first and foremost, we will ensure that we assert our sovereignty in different ways by engaging with our partners, by raising it with multilateral organizations and by ensuring also that we have—

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, for sure I will be going to the Arctic. I look forward to it. Harper did, indeed, go to the Arctic, but our Prime Minister did also. It is a long-standing policy that we recognize Arctic sovereignty. This is our part of the world and we will—

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, my colleague, the Minister of International Trade, went to Washington last week for an important mission. There were colleagues from the other side of the aisle present with her.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, we will vigorously defend the interests of Canada when it comes to softwood lumber. Coming from Quebec, I am very much aware that it is important to defend these jobs in this very important sector, and that is why we also—

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, I will ensure, along with my colleague, the Minister of International Trade, that we raise this issue through chapter 10 of CUSMA, which is the chapter that—

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, my colleague must know that we will raise it under chapter 10 of CUSMA and also through the WTO.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, we need to have a team Canada approach. I hope my colleague from Calgary Nose Hill will support us.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, we will work with the industry, with workers and with unions, because it is important that we defend the jobs in the softwood lumber sector.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, the Minister of International Trade will be able to follow up with my colleague.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, first and foremost, we took a diplomatic approach. We went to Washington. We will ensure that we abide by chapter 10 and the WTO. We will do everything—