I call the meeting back to order.
For our second hour of committee, we have with us Lawrence Herman, counsel for Cassidy Levy Kent. I'm so glad you were able to rearrange your schedule, Mr. Herman, so that you could appear before us today. I believe they've tested your mic and it's in fine shape. Thank you for finding the time to come before us today.
We have Meredith Lilly, full professor and Simon Reisman chair in international economic policy at Carleton University.
From the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, we have Michael Harvey, executive director.
Welcome to you all. We appreciate very much your finding the time to be with us today.
Mr. Herman, I invite you to make an opening statement of up to five minutes, please.