Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
Thank you to the officials. I see some familiar faces.
Thank you for your comments, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Allen.
I have some pointed questions that build on some of what Mr. Hoback was raising. I personally have had some meetings with a particular industry, if we zone in on agriculture. For example, I've had beef farmers here in Canada explain some of the access that they would like in Asian markets.
I'm wondering if you could tell me about the prospects of beef being sold in Asia, for example, particularly in Indonesia, where they have significant requirements for halal meat. Is there some learning that needs to occur on the Canadian side about how to meet those expectations in a predominantly Muslim nation that is very sizable, with upwards of 250 million people?
I'll direct that to you, Mr. Alexander, since you are a lead negotiator with Indonesia. Congratulations on that role.