I am calling the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 109 of the Standing Committee on International Trade.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the committee is resuming its study of the 2026 CUSMA review.
We have with us today—hopefully—from the Brookings Institution, Joshua Meltzer.
From the Canadian Labour Congress, we have Siobhán Vipond, executive vice-president; and Elizabeth Kwan, senior researcher.
With us from the Canadian Trucking Alliance is Stephen Laskowski, president; and Lak Shoan, director, policy and industry awareness, by video conference.
From GT and Company Executive Advisors, we have Steve Verheul, principal.
Welcome in a different capacity, Steve.
From the Quebec Network for Inclusive Globalization, we have Claude Vaillancourt, member and spokesperson—again, by video conference.
While we're trying to get Mr. Meltzer connected, we will start with the Canadian Labour Congress.
Ms. Vipond, please, the floor is yours for up to five minutes.