I call the meeting to order.
We want to thank the department for being here again for a second hour. We look forward to your testimony.
I know you have some brief opening remarks, Mr. MacKay, so I will yield you the floor.
We are dealing with Bill C-24, concerning the free trade agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama. We look forward to clause-by-clause on Thursday, so we look forward to your informing the committee concerning whatever questions we might have. I'm sure there will be a few.
The floor is yours, sir.