I call the meeting to order.
This is meeting 121 of the Standing Committee on International Trade.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, the committee is resuming its study on protecting certain Canadian manufacturing sectors, including electric vehicles, aluminum and steel, against related Chinese imports and measures.
We have with us today the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development. From the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, we have Rob Stewart, deputy minister, international trade, and Aaron Fowler, associate assistant deputy minister, trade policy and negotiations.
Welcome to you all.
We start with opening remarks, and then we will proceed with rounds of questions.
Minister Ng, we're very glad to have you with us today. Thank you very much. I turn to floor over to you, please.