Thank you, Madam Chair.
Minister, welcome to the committee again.
I would like to ask you about manufactured products exported to the U.K. and Europe. Before that, let me state that I'm a bit concerned about the value-added manufacturing exports from Canada, which I believe are declining. I think that we should focus more on that. That is very important for the Canadian economy, Canadian jobs and our long-term prosperity.
Now, my understanding is that a lot of Canadian manufacturers' exports to the U.K. are actually destined for other parts of the European Union, that is, to other parts of Europe. If, due to Brexit, the U.K. and the European Union don't come to an agreement by December 31, there will be problems for Canadian companies exporting their goods to different parts of the European Union. Are you aware of this? If so, are you taking any measures to mitigate this?