I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 88 of the Standing Committee on International Trade. Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the Standing Orders; therefore, members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
I need to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those online, please mute yourself when you are not speaking. I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair, and if any technical issues arise, please inform me immediately, as we may need to suspend to ensure that interpretation is properly restored before resuming proceedings.
I ask all participants to be careful when handling the earpieces in order to prevent feedback.
Given the fact that we were delayed by 40 minutes in starting our meeting and that it's important for us to hear from our witnesses, I would suggest to the committee that we continue on, as Mr. Baldinelli suggested, with an additional 40 minutes. We'll have an hour from 11:40, so our meeting will go until 12:40.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the committee is continuing its study on the 2023 strike at the Port of Vancouver.
We have with us today Barry Eidlin, associate professor of sociology from McGill University by video conference. From the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, we have Robin Guy, vice-president and deputy leader of government relations; and, from the Canada West Foundation, we have Carlo Dade, director, centre for trade and trade infrastructure.
Welcome, all.
We will start with opening remarks and then proceed with rounds of questions.
Mr. Guy, you have up to five minutes, and I turn the floor over to you.