Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Gentlemen, thank you for being here. This update is very important.
When negotiations began, the constituents in my riding of Rivière-des-Mille-Îles were worried. But as the negotiations move forward, my constituents are realizing that you really care about progressive Canadian values, and that comforts them. Negotiations aren't done yet, but the businesses in my riding are finding that things are progressing well in this regard.
You said the following in your presentation:
In addition, to ensure Canada's positions are well-informed, we have established a wide-reaching consultation mechanism that includes a steering committee, and specific sectoral groups.
You spoke in particular about agriculture, automotive, civil society and culture.
With respect to culture, you may know that here, in Canada, thousands of jobs are connected to culture. Could you tell me a little bit about that?