Canadian prices for wood products seem out of control. Builders are scrambling to get their hands on enough material for the season, and new homebuyers are having to eat the additional costs. But why is the cost of wood soaring? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video commentary by visiting the EDC website at www.edc.ca