Welcome to meeting number 113 of the Standing Committee on International Trade.
There is a message, of course, on the audio feedback. Before we begin, I need to ask all members and other in-person participants to consult the cards on the table for guidelines to prevent audio feedback incidents. Please take note of the following preventive measures in place to protect the health and safety of all participants, including the interpreters. Only use the black approved earpiece. The former grey earpiece must no longer be used. Keep your earpiece away from all microphones at all times. When you're not using your earpiece, please place it face-down on the sticker placed on the table. Thank you all for your co-operation.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. For members in the room, please raise your hand if you wish to speak. For members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as well as we can. All comments go through the chair. If any technical issues arise and, for the members who are on Zoom, if you have any issues about hearing clearly, please let us know.
I will now open the floor for discussion.
Mr. Williams, by the way, congratulations and welcome to our committee.