Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to echo my colleagues' welcome and thank you for being with us today.
My questions and comments will be directed to Mr. Cockfield.
In your opening remarks, you mentioned that Canada is participating in a number of international organizations when it comes to dealing with the avoidance of taxes and tax evasion. You mentioned the OECD, the Joint International Tax Shelter Information Centre, the Seven Country Working Group on Tax Havens, as well as the Pacific Association of Tax Administrators.
Right after that, you stated that any significant reforms will require greater levels of global cooperation. I'm just wondering whether you would agree that it's important for Canada to participate in these international partnerships. If you do, could you elaborate on why it's important?