Welcome to the 36th meeting of the Standing Committee on International Trade for this session of Parliament.
We are going to begin today with our study of Canada and South America trade relations, with particular reference to Canada and Colombia.
By way of housekeeping, it appears we have one witness today. We could probably conclude this within one hour. I suggest we'll probably go to 12:10, at which point we will go to committee business. We have a couple of motions to consider. In all likelihood, we will adjourn a little early today. I'll aim for 12:30, and we'll hope we can see that time.
To continue with our discussion of Canada-Colombia, we have a witness from Canada Pork International. Jacques Pomerleau is the executive director.
Welcome. You're familiar with the proceedings. We appreciate your being here. Our members are all present now, so we can begin. If you would be kind enough to begin with an opening statement, then members will follow with questions.
Monsieur Pomerleau.