International Trade committee  Today, we're the fifth-largest exporter of agri-food products in the world, and we are well positioned to continue to supply high-quality and safe products to the world's markets. Our members are very pleased with the CPTPP ratification. We're starting to see some positive upta

International Trade committee  I think, again, this would depend on the various sectors' commodities, and I would be happy to have my members follow up directly with you on this.

International Trade committee  Our members want to see the agreement implemented as soon as possible. I won't comment on the sequencing, but essentially, our members want to see it implemented quickly so they can realize the benefits of the agreement.

International Trade committee  On the beef question, I understand that our members from the Canadian Cattlemen's Association will appear right after this—

International Trade committee  —so I will let them address this. On the others, there are some minor improvements for some processed food products, which I have mentioned, and they are welcome news for our members. There are also some new mechanisms. I mentioned a few committees—the agriculture committee and

International Trade committee  We are in constant contact with negotiators. We're never at the negotiating table nor do we see the details or have any access to any of the details, but it's a two-way communication with the officials and our members. We're very plugged in. This is why we have gone to all the ne

International Trade committee  This is a question which I think would be best addressed directly to some of our members who are really focused essentially on trade liberalization at this time.

International Trade committee  I think the same is true whether it's in the Atlantic region or elsewhere across Canada. When the agriculture sector does well, it bodes well for the food processing sector as well. Those two sectors work hand in hand. When there are opportunities abroad, it means greater growth

International Trade committee  Absolutely, farmers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, and all across Canada will benefit. Essentially, the deal provides certainty in a very uncertain world at a time when things unrelated to trade affect trade. As some of my colleagues have said before, it is

International Trade committee  Thank you for inviting the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance to present its views on the new agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico. Our members have a very simple message: CAFTA calls for the swift ratification of CUSMA to ensure continued stability in the Nort

International Trade committee  There are a lot of non-tariff barrier issues with China, but it's our second export market at this point, a market valued at close to $6 billion. Certainly, a potential free trade agreement with China has the possibility to boost our exports to the world's second-largest economy.

International Trade committee  Our members have not flagged Mercosur as a concern or have not flagged concern with the agri-food trade relationship. Where the concern comes from is the resources put on the negotiators that have a lot on their plates right now with regard to the NAFTA, CPTPP, and a potential de

International Trade committee  It's part of it. I'd like to add that our members don't see the opportunities at this point. There are much greater opportunities in China. There are greater opportunities in Japan, Vietnam, and Malaysia, a fast-growing market of 90 million people with a growing middle class. W

International Trade committee  I'll follow up with you on this. I'll circle back with my members, and then I'll follow up with you.

International Trade committee  We're also aware that the European Union has been negotiating with Mercosur for 20-plus years.