Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thanks to the minister and the entire GAC team for taking time to join us here today to speak about CUSMA and, of course, trade.
Minister, as you know, Canada last year was number three in the world for foreign direct investments, after the U.S. and Brazil. That means companies from all around the world are coming to Canada, setting up plants, creating industry and creating jobs in thousands of communities across our country. It's because of our collaborative approach, but it's also because of the many trade agreements we have with over 50 countries in the world.
When I was down in Washington, there was a lot of talk around friendshoring and nearshoring, and how we're working collaboratively within the North American market to support industries. Can you perhaps give this committee some concrete examples of how we're supporting industries in North America and working with the U.S.?