Thank you.
Thanks to our witnesses for being here today. In this very important study we're talking about Ecuador and trade. There have been lots of great conversations and some insights. I understand that representatives from the council joined Minister MacAulay in Manila to officially launch the new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office. In your news release you called it a pivotal moment for Canadian pork producers. I believe that came from Mr. Roy and his organization.
Moving on, we know about this investment, but could you maybe share more about the Canadian pork producers' being able to reach such a large market and more broadly about why having an expanded presence around the world, in the Indo-Pacific and in Ecuador, is important for you and your members.