I'd like to call us back to order for the second half of our meeting.
I'd now like to welcome the witnesses for the second hour.
Representing the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, we have Karl Van Kessel, deputy director, investment trade policy; Shendra Melia, director general, trade and services, intellectual property and investment; and Callie Stewart, executive director, investment trade policy; and, representing the Department of Industry, we have James Burns, senior director, policy.
I'd like to take the time to thank you for appearing today.
You'll have five minutes for opening statements.
I believe Shendra Melia will be opening for that department. I'm not sure if the Department of Industry is going to make opening remarks. If we can keep the total opening remarks to six or so minutes, that would be fantastic. Thank you.
Please go ahead.