Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the 35th meeting of the Standing Committee on International Trade. This meeting is being held pursuant to the order of reference of January 25, 2021, and the order of reference sent to the committee on March 10, 2021.
The committee is beginning its study of Bill C-216, an act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act.
We have the pleasure of welcoming MP Louis Plamondon, who is with us today.
Welcome, Mr. Plamondon. I'm glad to have you here, and of course, Mr. Perron as well.
Mr. Plamondon, the floor is yours, please.