I want to call the meeting to order.
I want to thank our witnesses for coming here today to join us in person and not by video conference. We're studying the benefits for Canada in regard to whether to join the Pacific Alliance as a full member.
We have with us two witnesses in the first hour: Mr. Pablo Heidrich from The North-South Institute, and Laura Macdonald from Carleton University.
Laura, I believe you're going to start. We'll yield the floor to you.