I call to order meeting number 32 of the Standing Committee on International Trade.
Today’s meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022. Therefore, members are attending in person in the room and remotely by using the Zoom application.
I need to make a few comments for the benefit of witnesses and members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. When speaking, please speak slowly and clearly. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike. Please mute yourself when you are not speaking.
With regard to interpretation, for those on Zoom, you have the choice at the bottom of your screen of either “floor”, “English” or “French”. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
All comments should be addressed through the chair. For members in the room, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand. For members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard.
Please note that during the meeting, it is not permitted to take pictures in the room or screenshots on Zoom.
Should any technical challenges arise, please advise me. Please note that we may need to suspend for a few minutes to ensure that all members are able to participate fully.
As part of the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the committee is meeting virtually today with Nadia Theodore, ambassador and permanent representative to the World Trade Organization.
Welcome to our committee, Ambassador Theodore. We will start with your opening statement of up to five minutes and then proceed with rounds of questions. We're very glad you were able to join us today to share some information and knowledge with the committee members.
I will turn the floor over to you, Madam Theodore.