Would MPs take their seats.
Welcome, sir, to our committee.
As you well know, some people call Canada and Australia twins, given our origins, the size of our countries, and the makeup. All the conflicts we've dealt with over the last century, we've done it together. Of course, the British heritage is big with us.
You might have heard some of the comments I made to the Ambassador of Japan. Our committee has been travelling the country, every province, and the territories, talking to big stakeholders, consumers, interested groups.
As you well know, it's a deal that's big. It could be one of the biggest trading blocs in the world. We have committee members from right across the country on our trade committee.
Of course, we always have other issues we're dealing with beside the TPP. Our biggest trading partner is the United States, so we keep a very close eye south of the border, and we're in the final chapters of the European Union trade agreement. Our committee is fairly active and we have a lot on our plate, but we're glad you're here to give us your perspective on where Australia sits on the TPP.
The floor is yours, sir. Also, welcome to the delegation that's with you today. It's good to see them here too.
Go ahead, Mr. High Commissioner.