Thank you, your excellencies, ministers, and diplomats, for being here today for this important conversation. I think what you are bringing forward today is a really critical piece to our study that we're doing on the Pacific Alliance.
Something that was mentioned is labour. Certainly, working people have been discussed by previous witnesses who have come before this committee. The Canadian Labour Congress has been before this committee, and it presented to us that no positive labour changes have been implemented or effected thus far by free trade agreements. I know that labour is top of mind in the NAFTA negotiations right now, and I heard several of you mention it in your presentations today.
For Canadians and our labour community, it's really about seeking a level playing field for working people. I wonder if you can speak to what you see in the Pacific Alliance agreement that would address this important issue for working people, and to any advancements that you've seen or that could be possible in this partnership for labour.
I'll open it to everyone because I'd like to hear from everyone.