Thank you, Ambassador Kovaliv.
I want to thank you for taking the time to join us here today.
Let me be very clear: Our government has stood by Ukraine, as you know, since day one of this unjust war and will continue to be there with Ukraine until they win this war. When that day comes, the task of rebuilding Ukraine's economy will begin.
In our discussions, you mentioned that everyone, including leadership in Canada, Ukraine and the business community, is fully in support of this modernized trade agreement. Also, speaking of the Ukraine rebuilding conference next month that you mentioned, many sectors are looking forward to the conference and, of course, the role of this modernized trade agreement with Ukraine to help rebuild their economy. I get that the opposition has to do its part, but this fake outrage and delay tactic that's coming from the Conservative side is not helping Ukraine rebuild at the end of the day.
I would also like to add that, as per the Canadian Press news article, “A search of parliamentary records suggests Poilievre has never spoken directly about the Ukraine invasion in the House of Commons”. It's important to know where the leader of the official opposition stands on this, but I would like to mention that our government will continue to be there to help Ukraine rebuild, grow both our economies and add jobs, as the ambassador mentioned in Her Excellency's opening remarks.
Having said that, what is your vision, Ambassador, for the Ukrainian economy in the next five or 10 years and how will this modernized trade agreement between Ukraine and Canada help Ukraine to rebuild?