Thank you for being here and for sharing this information with us. It’s much appreciated.
Of course, not all Canadians are convinced that the way we invest in these programs is beneficial to Canadian communities. That’s what my questions are about.
In your presentation, you say that “it's also about bringing the benefits of the global economy to Canadian workers, businesses and communities”. You list a number of advantages, and at the end of the paragraph, you say “or any of the other still developing ways that contribute to our standard of living”.
Could you explain to us how your work contributes to Canadian communities? Also, how do you measure that contribution?