We have quorum, so I call to order meeting 111 of the Standing Committee on International Trade.
Before we begin, I need to ask all members and other in-person participants to consult the cards on the table to prevent feedback incidents for our interpreters. Keep your earpiece away from your microphone at all times. When you're not using your earpiece, please place it face down on the sticker on the table.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. We have several people online. For members in the room, please raise your hand if you wish to speak. For members on Zoom, use the “raise hand” function. All comments go through the chair. If any technical issues arise, please let us know, and we will suspend immediately to ensure there is interpretation.
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.
With us today we have Anna Zalik, professor in the faculty of environmental and urban change, York University, by video conference, and Meredith Lilly, Simon Reisman chair in international economic policy, Carleton University. From the Canadian Cattle Association, we have Dennis Laycraft, executive vice-president, and Jack Chaffe, officer at large. From The Council of Canadians, we have Nikolas Barry-Shaw, trade and privatization campaigner, by video conference. From the Fisheries Council of Canada, we have Paul Lansbergen, president. Finally, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, we have Sean Heather, senior vice-president of international regulatory affairs and antitrust.
Welcome to you all. Thank you for being here. I apologize for the late start, but I think you've all been here often enough to know how it all works.
We'll start with opening remarks from Dr. Zalik for up to five minutes.