Done Deal!
By 250 News
Thursday, April 27, 2006 04:30 PM
Premier Campbell says he beleives the softwood lumber deal anounced earlier today by Prime Minister Stephen Harper is " a reasonable deal for Canada and a good deal for British Columbia" The Premier also says it will give forestry communities stability.
The 7 year agreement calls for the United States to return 80% of the 5 billion dollars it collected in duties, and places a cap on the flow of softwood from Canada to the U.S. if American lumber prices slide.
According to the P.M. the deal will help B.C. in protecting the province's market share . B.C. is responsible for half of the exports to the U.S.
Prime Minister Harper was given a standing ovation after telling the Commons "Canada's bargaining position was strong, our conditions were clear, and this agreement delivers."
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It's better than it's been for the past who knows how long?
So, let's quit complaining and get on with it. This is the deal we have to work with today. Percy