Mr. Verheul, your position as chief negotiator meant that you were not only on the front lines negotiating with the United States and Mexico, but also on the front lines here in Canada in discussions with industry leaders, businesses, chambers of commerce and numerous stakeholders, some of whom have come before the committee and told us the benefits of CUSMA for their industries and businesses. I wonder if what you heard on the ground here in Canada from industry is consistent with the chief economist's report and the information you see in the report today.
On February 26th, 2020. See this statement in context.