Welcome, members, to the eleventh meeting of the Special Committee on the Economic Relationship between Canada and the United States. Pursuant to the motion adopted by the House on February 16, special committee is meeting to discuss the economic relationship between Canada and the United States.
Today we are continuing our examination of buy American procurement policies. I would like to welcome our witnesses, who are both returning for a second time. From the Canadian American Business Council, we have Maryscott Greenwood, chief executive officer. From the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, we have Mr. Mark Agnew, vice-president, policy and international.
Ms. Greenwood, please go ahead for five minutes with your opening comments.