Pettigrew dismisses softwood job losses in B C amid duties
The international trade minister, Pierre Pettigrew, argues U S duties on Canadian softwood lumber caused no direct job losses. He claims the sector's issues predate the dispute, despite studies showing more mills may close. Canada ships about 10 billion annually to the U S, with BC firms facing higher costs and potential layoffs.
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Chretien mocks B C tough times in Canadian dispute
The prime minister mocks the hard times in B C over the softwood lumber dispute saying Americans are mad they beat them at hockey. He rejects new Ottawa aid while Canada fights the duties at WTO and NAFTA amid a lack of a clear strategy.
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