Should any technical challenges arise, please let me know. We will suspend for a few minutes to ensure that members are able to participate fully.
It's great to see some of our witnesses physically here with us.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the committee is beginning its study on potential trade impacts of the United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on certain firms and workers in Canada.
We have with us today, from the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, Mr. Volpe, president, by video conference. From Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, we have Matt Poirier, senior director of policy and government relations. From the Canadian Steel Producers Association, we have Catherine Cobden, president and chief executive officer, and Daniel Kelter, director of trade and industry affairs. From the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, we have Brian Kingston, president and chief executive officer. From Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Incorporated, we have Scott MacKenzie, director of corporate and external affairs, by video conference. Finally, from Unifor, we have Angelo DiCaro, director, by video conference. He comes to see us often from the research department.
Welcome to all of you. Thank you so much for making the time to see us today.
We will start with opening remarks from everyone.
Mr. Volpe, I invite you to make an opening statement of five minutes, please.