I'd like to call the meeting to order.
We are into our study on the benefits for Canada of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. We have the department with us today; we have Kirsten Hillman and Nadia Theodore.
Thank you for being here. I see you have significant staff behind you as a resource. We're looking forward to you presenting and to our being able to probe you with questions. Third time's a charm: I think this is the third time we've had you booked to come to committee. Usually it's nonsense in the House. I will blame the opposition for this, but nonetheless....
You see? They're not refuting it, so it must be right.