Thank you, Madam Chair.
I'll be directing my questions to Ms. Barbara Barrett.
I'll share some data with you, and then I'll ask you for your thoughts on some of the data that I share.
Compared to exporting in other countries, Canadian goods exports performed relatively well in the first quarter of 2020. They declined by only 1.2% year over year. China's goods exports, by comparison, were hit hard in that first quarter, falling by 10%.
What factors do you think supported Canada in its ability to better maintain trade levels when compared to other countries, such as China?