Thank you, Chair.
As well, thank you to the witnesses for being here.
So far in this study, and also in your presentation today, what I have found is that it is clear that the department supports joining the Pacific Alliance. I had the same sense from the ambassadors who were here in the previous three meetings.
Surely it is clear from the FTAs with these four countries that Canada has benefited. The trade has been doubled or tripled. It seems that the department has conducted an analysis to evaluate the benefits and the costs, etc., and, based upon that, you're here to support that. My question is, if we go ahead, what is the process of becoming a full member?