I'm calling the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 34 of the Standing Committee on International Trade.
We have with us today as new members Sima Acan and Ali Ehsassi.
Welcome to the international trade committee. It is one of the more interesting committees on the Hill, and we have some great members on all sides with us.
Today, we're meeting for only an hour, as the clerk was unable to schedule witnesses for the second hour.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the committee is resuming its study of free trade within Canada.
We have with us today, from Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Ryan Greer, senior vice-president, public affairs and national policy. By video conference, from the Confédération des syndicats nationaux, we have Caroline Senneville, president, and Jean Dalcé, union adviser. From the C.D. Howe Institute, we have Ryan Manucha, research fellow.
Welcome to you all.
Mr. Greer, I invite you to make opening remarks for up to five minutes, please.