Natural Resources committee  The building codes prohibit construction using wood in forestry-based countries like Canada.

Natural Resources committee  I'm referring to commercial construction.

Natural Resources committee  Of course the answer is yes, and we have to stress the fact that with forest products, whether it's bio-refinery, energy, or forest products commodities, there is a competitive advantage for Canada to emphasize the fact that while you are using the forest, you are improving the situation of climate change.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you, Mrs. DeBellefeuille. Indeed, it may seem surprising to hear from a professor that research is doing well. Of course, more could be done, but the impression is and I will say this in English: for many people in Canada it seems that the forest sector has no future.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you Mr. Chair, ladies and gentlemen, for welcoming me. As I only have 10 minutes, I will speak French, but during the discussion, I can answer in English. The point is to be effective in my message. The Canadian forestry sector is extremely important. The two previous witnesses made excellent presentations on the crisis we are currently facing.