Welcome, everyone, to the 12th 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, 2021, the special committee is meeting to discuss the economic relationship between Canada and the United States. Today, we are continuing our examination of buy America procurement policies, and we will finish the meeting in camera in order to get some drafting instructions from the members.
I would now like to warmly welcome our witnesses for the first panel.
From AddÉnergie Technologies Inc., we have Travis Allan, vice-president, public affairs and general counsel.
From the Canadian Canola Growers Association, we have Dave Carey, vice-president, government and industry relations; and Janelle Whitley, manager, policy development.
From IPEX Management Inc., we have Veso Sobot, director, government affairs and public relations.
Mr. Allan, the floor is yours for five minutes, please.