Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thanks for coming before us today.
Mr. Cardin asked about the SPP, and I know you referenced the Minister of Industry and the Minister of Public Safety. But can you confirm that the working group meetings continue to be supported by DFAIT, and that for the moment there has been no slowing down or reversal of the SPP process?
Second, what is the total budget for product promotion and publicity in the United States? I'm not talking about the trade commissioner offices or the missions; I'm talking about direct support for Canadian products in the U.S.