I call the meeting to order. Welcome, everyone.
This is meeting number 36 of the Standing Committee on International Trade. 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 Canada's trade with north and west Africa.
We have with us today, as an individual by video conference, Hamid Fadili, international trade adviser, Europe and Africa markets. We also have Souad Elmallem, president and chief executive officer, by video conference. From Réseau des Femmes d'affaires du Québec, we have Ruth Vachon, president.
Welcome. We're glad to have you in person.
We will start with Mr. Fadili for an opening statement of up to five minutes, please.