Order. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to our meeting today.
Before I start with the actual meeting, I want to point out the notices of motion. Just so you all know, the notices have been given and the motions could be brought up at any opportunity.
That's strictly an information thing—fewer surprises—and that's all it is.
Of course, we're dealing with looking at Canada and its trade with other countries, and at some of the difficulties and opportunities for Canadian businesses in improving trade with other countries. In particular, we're looking at how the Canadian government can help businesses be more effective, and remove, I guess, or try to identify and then remove, the obstacles that businesses have in their trade with countries around the world.
Our witnesses today are from the Conference Board of Canada--once again, for the second time—and we welcome Glen Hodgson, senior vice-president and chief economist for the Conference Board—
Yes, Monsieur Cardin.