We will begin the third panel.
Today we are hearing witnesses on the subject matter study of clauses 22 to 38 and clauses 108 to 122 of Bill C-4.
I will remind folks in the room that no photo taking or video conferencing is allowed. In addition, during testimony, when you see the little yellow card, that means you have 30 seconds to wrap it up. I'll try to give you a little wave to give you the heads-up.
Today we have various folks from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. We have Mr. Steve Verheul, our chief negotiator; Robert Brookfield, director general; Loris Mirella, director, intellectual property; Shendra Melia, executive director; and Nicola Waterfield, deputy director.
Welcome to everyone. We will have a 10-minute presentation from the panel, after which we will move to questions from the committee members.
With that, I open the floor for your presentation.
Thank you.