This Executive Report is an initiative of the Chairman of the Canadian Task Force on Pasteurization of Softwood Lumber. It was felt necessary since the Canadian research report is very extensive and was not prepared for the non-scientist. The objective of this report is to state the major conclusions in a way that is easily understood. The recommendations outlined in this report are intended to serve as a basis for discussion and hopefully, as a start of a consensus between all parties involved. This report deals only with the facts and situations encountered during the performance of this project. Other facets of this very complex issue have not been factored in; neither are the results of the European project.