Thank you very much, Madam Chair. I want to thank the witnesses for being here.
I want to start my questions with Dr. Geist. I remember that back in 2007 you did a lot of work with us on the industry committee for copyright and digital locks and all that stuff. When you look at the issues you're bringing forward, you see that a lot of them went under the radar with this agreement, and these issues are extremely important for Canada's future and our competitiveness.
I believe you've studied in the U.S., the U.K. and all these different parts of the world. Just out of curiosity, did the government use you as an expert when we were dealing with this chapter? Did they consult with you at all for this part of the agreement?