Thank you, Mr. Chair.
As someone who has been quite involved with the Canada-US Interparliamentary Group over the past few years, I have to say that perception is not an indicator of knowledge. Have you assessed at all how well Americans know Canadians and vice-versa? The members of the Interparliamentary Group observed that Americans, even ones who hold high office, are not as knowledgeable about the features that make Canada distinct as they really should be.