Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Minister, in the final report of the national supply chain task force, it was recommended that the government work to reopen FAST, the free and secure trade program offices here in Canada. There is a backlog of 11,000 applications. This program allows low-risk shipments and drivers travelling between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico expedited travel across the border.
I note that NEXUS is also affected. There are hundreds of thousands of applications waiting there. Many Canadians who travel frequently to do business in the United States rely on this. We heard about the need to reopen these enrolment centres in Canada.
Can you give this committee an update on when that will happen?