Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
I'll add my thanks to those of my colleagues on this committee, for both of these witnesses. Your knowledge and expertise are greatly appreciated.
Mr. Kovrig, in the circumstances that we've seen unfold in the last number of months, the fact that China closed its borders to canola exports from Canada inflicted very serious economic harm, primarily on western Canadian farmers. They utilized this economic hostage strategy to great effect: We've opened our borders to EVs. Can we expect more of that treatment in a broadening relationship with China?