Thank you, Madam Chair.
Minister Ng, with global supply chains facing unprecedented challenges, from geopolitical tensions to climate change impacts, Canada's role as a key player in international trade is more important than ever. I know you recognize that, especially with your travels of late.
Given the importance of ensuring resilient and innovative supply chains—particularly for critical sectors like manufacturing, agriculture and technology—can you elaborate on the government's current investments in strengthening these supply chains? Specifically, how are we working with both international partners and local industry to future-proof our trade corridors and ensure that Canada remains competitive in the global market?
I'm going to get a bit deeper with my second question on binational collaboration. Given our critical trading relationship with the United States, what efforts are being made to harmonize supply chain strategies between Canada and the U.S., particularly along key trade corridors like the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence regions?