Good morning. We will continue our study of Canada-United States trade relations. This is the 12th meeting of this session of the Standing Committee on International Trade.
With us this morning, from the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, I see David Stewart-Patterson again—welcome—and Sam Boutziouvis; from the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, Jean-Michel Laurin, vice-president; and from the Canadian Trucking Alliance, David Bradley, chief executive officer, and Ron Lennox, vice-president, trade and security.
Mr. Bradley will begin this morning with a brief opening statement, followed by questions from the committee.