Good afternoon, everyone. This is meeting number three of the Standing Committee on International Trade. In this session, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on June 16, 2025, the committee is resuming its study of Canada's engagement in a rules-based international trade and investment system.
We have with us today, from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, Aaron Fowler, associate assistant deputy minister for international trade and chief trade negotiator. We're glad to have you back with us again. Welcome.
We will start with opening remarks and then proceed to a round of questions.
You have up to five minutes, as you know, Mr. Fowler, but if you have more to offer, we'll be sure to give you a few more minutes, if you'd like, before we go on to the members. Thank you. The floor is yours.