Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Good morning and welcome, Minister.
Minister, yesterday I had the opportunity to attend the public safety committee, which is currently studying Bill C-23, An Act respecting the preclearance of persons and goods in Canada and the United States. One of the witnesses was the Tourism Industry Association of Canada. The association believes that the Government of Canada should do all it can to improve border access and infrastructure, built on the pre-clearance services and trusted traveller program to increase tourism. Having said that, Minister, what views do you have as to the positive impact that pre-clearance can have specifically to increase U.S. tourism to Canada?