Judy Sgro at the International Trade Committee

On February 26th, 2020. See this statement in context.

February 26th, 2020 / 12:45 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair (Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek, Lib.)) Liberal Judy Sgro

I call to order the Standing Committee on International Trade.

We are meeting today, pursuant to the order of reference of Thursday, February 6, 2020, on Bill C-4, an act to implement the agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States.

Welcome to all the members. I appreciate your finding the time over your lunch-hour to come for this important meeting.

The witnesses today from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development are Steve Verheul, the chief negotiator and assistant deputy minister, trade policy and negotiations; and Dr. Marie-France Paquet, chief economist at Global Affairs Canada.

Thank you both very much for finding the time to be with us today.

I will turn the floor over to both of you for your comments.

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