Thank you very much, and I appreciate that kind introduction, Mr. Chair.
To our witnesses, it's good to see you back, Mr. Stephenson and your team.
I just wanted to pick up briefly before a second question. Mr. Côté made a good comment about SMEs and the importance of the trading and the economic aspect. I know small business is the economic engine that drives our economy. Locally I have been able to use the trade commissioner office in my riding. Maybe you could expand on that a little bit for the committee and explain to Mr. Côté and some of the newer committee members about the trade commissioners' role and how they can help Canadian businesses and work with your offices to export to our many emerging markets.