Thank you, Minister.
I'm quite impressed that the NDP have asked questions on this. Chair, when we had the witnesses, we heard the opposite, that the vast majority support Canada coming in line internationally with the trademark standards. It provides effective efficiencies and is good for business in Canada, and the NDP didn't have any more questions on that issue.
Minister, you're here, and the TV cameras are on. We have had some questions and some good answers, and we heard from the marketplace that this is what Canada needs to do to be competitive. I was looking at the three mandated strategic outcomes that are necessary from Industry Canada. First is that the Canadian marketplace is efficient and competitive. Minister, that's exactly what the action we're taking is accomplishing. Second, advancements in science, technology, knowledge, and innovation strengthen the Canadian economy, and third, Canadian businesses and communities are competitive. Again, this is what you're doing. You started your comments saying you want to create jobs and economic growth, and you're doing that.
Could you elaborate on the importance of international trade and also, fairness at the pump? That's another great success of the government, making sure that Canadians are paying less and we have more efficiencies and businesses are being more competitive.