PETERSON'S STATEMENT ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER

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October 13, 2004 No. 119 International Trade Minister Jim Peterson today issued the following statement concerning the softwood lumber case: “We have been informed of the U.S. Administration’s intention to file an Extraordinary Challenge Committee proceeding in the NAFTA injury case. It is their right under NAFTA to make such a request. “We will continue to fight for the interests of our softwood lumber industry and for Canadians. We know that U.S. producers will use every litigation tool available to them in this dispute, but Canada will continue to mount a strong case. “All along, Canada has maintained that the American industry is not injured by Canadian softwood. Our position will not change.” - 30 - For further information, media representatives may contact: Jacqueline LaRocque Director of Communications Office of the Minister of International Trade (613) 992-7332 Media Relations Office Foreign Affairs Canada and International Trade Canada (613) 995-1874 http://www.international.gc.ca

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