Ladies and gentlemen, we will resume our discussion of Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama.
As our next witnesses we have two groups, and I'm sorry we don't have more time, but we will get to them immediately.
From the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters, Joy Nott is the president--welcome--and Carol Osmond is the vice-president of policy.
From the Canadian Foundation for the Americas, FOCAL, we have with us again Carlo Dade, the executive director--it's a pleasure to have you back--and researchers Marina Connors and Mark Richards joining Mr. Dade.
I'm sure you're all well aware of the format, so I'm going to let you begin.
I'm going to start with Ms. Nott, if you'd like to have an opening statement.