I call this meeting to order.
Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to meeting number 90 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade. Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. Pursuant to the Standing Orders, members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
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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 Canadian businesses in supply chains and global markets.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses. We have with us: from the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters, its past chair, Kim Campbell; from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Matthew Holmes, senior vice president, policy and government relations, and Robin Guy, vice-president and deputy leader, government relations; from Supply Chain Canada, Michael Whelan, board chair, national board of directors, is attending in person, and Martin Montanti, chief executive officer and president, is joining us by video conference.
I thank and welcome all the witnesses.
We will start with opening remarks and then proceed with rounds of questions.
We will start with you, Ms. Campbell. I invite you to make an opening statement of up to five minutes.