I call this meeting to order.
This is meeting 119 of the Standing Committee on International Trade.
Good Monday morning to everybody.
We will spend the first hour and a half with our witnesses today, and the last half-hour to consider Mr. Savard-Tremblay's motion from last week.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, September 16, 2024, the committee is commencing its study of Canadian women and international trade.
With us today, from the Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec, we have Ruth Vachon, chief executive officer, by video conference. From Samdesk Canada Inc., we have Ashlyn Bernier, chief operating officer. From Women in Governance, we have Caroline Codsi, founder and chief equity officer, by video conference.
Welcome to you all. Thank you for making the time to be with the committee today.
We will start with Ms. Vachon for an opening statement of up to five minutes, please.