Thank you, Chair.
Thank you very much for your time here today. It shows the passion that you have brought to the table. It's encouraging that we will hopefully, collectively working together, move forward and make sure that these studies we are trying to implement are successful here.
We see that North America's supply chains are under pressure from rising trade volumes, security requirements and evolving international rules. Ports are a key part of Canada's trade infrastructure, yet they continue to face persistent challenges.
Mr. Hamilton, in your assessment, what are the main structural barriers preventing an efficient flow of goods through our ports, and what steps should be taken to address these challenges from your perspective?