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Natural Resources committee  Actually, the federal government is already doing some very good things. For example, I'm thinking of Natural Resources Canada's project to build wood high-rise buildings, which is about four years old. Structurlam has already done this in Vancouver. In Quebec City, we did it wit

November 6th, 2017Committee meeting

Frédéric Verreault

Natural Resources committee  Not at all. According to the principle that determines the categories of products subject to countervailing duties in the United States, if a product can go through American customs and then be divided into softwood products like 2 x 3s, 2 x 4s, or any other size, it can be subje

November 6th, 2017Committee meeting

Frédéric Verreault

Natural Resources committee  In my humble opinion, that all rests on whether or not the will exists to find an innovative solution to meet the government's needs. For example, if the government shows its intention to reduce the environmental footprint of its methods of transportation, there will be an enthus

November 6th, 2017Committee meeting

Frédéric Verreault

Natural Resources committee  There are two main categories of wood construction products: solid wood, such as beams and columns, and light-frame products made of 2x3s, such as I-joists. The market for light-frame products is going pretty well; it is not particularly difficult to enter that market. In the ca

November 6th, 2017Committee meeting

Frédéric Verreault

Natural Resources committee  I'll continue to respond in French, just to make sure the translators aren't going wild with me switching between French and English.

November 6th, 2017Committee meeting

Frédéric Verreault

Natural Resources committee  So far, there is very little or no interest in low-carbon products in Canada. Strangely, the interest in these products is on the American side. People call us about the availability of our products because they want a more energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly solution.

November 6th, 2017Committee meeting

Frédéric Verreault

Natural Resources committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. My thanks also go to the members and the parliamentary secretary for their invitation to appear before the committee. Today, we open the dialogue to fuel your work and your thoughts. I especially look forward to hearing your questions about our activities.

November 6th, 2017Committee meeting

Frédéric Verreault