Yes, I am. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Mr. Clark, for joining us today, and thank you for your service.
As you know, Richmond, British Columbia, is a border community and a hub for goods and travel across North America and the Asia-Pacific. The efficiency of the flow of goods and services is something that's critical to the growth of not only our city but also the wider B.C. economy and the Canadian economy.
How does your mission in New York facilitate trade relations between Canada and the United States?
We also share a coastline. Clean waterways are top of mind, and those kinds of conversations and dialogues need to happen. How involved are you in those conversations and the work that needs to be done there?
Before you get to your answer on that, you could clarify about the communiqué that was passed along, to which you said there were several amendments that were incorrect. Perhaps you can clarify that, and then, if you will, you can get to my question.