Thank you, Madam Chair.
I was going to ask the minister this question, but since she's not there, I'll let one of the officials take it.
As she already outlined, I think we know the pandemic has been challenging for female business owners. It's even been called a “she-cession”. Last week, we heard about a virtual trade mission. I think that's the one that's about to happen, in which over 170 businesses will be able to participate. In particular, female business owners who might not have been able to attend an in-person trade mission will be able to attend given this format that is easier than the normal one.
Are there any thoughts on how we might be able to incorporate virtual aspects into future trade missions, once travel restrictions are eased, as a way to open up international trade opportunities for SMEs, especially as a way to assist female-run SMEs to access international markets?
This is for our trade commissioner.