International Trade committee  Yes, absolutely. We see that all the time, that connecting with organizations like Export Development Corporation as well as BDC. We have very strong relationships with other service providers. When we have our micro-businesses, for example, a big job that we have is to connect t

International Trade committee  Yes. Thank you. I completely agree. In terms of what are some tangible pieces we could put in, definitely in the scope of supplier diversity, is there a way to create some numbers, some baseline metrics, and some goals around how to engage women-owned businesses in supply chains

International Trade committee  I think it's an interesting opportunity. It really depends on the context of how it would be included, but it's to look specifically at minority-owned businesses. That includes women because women win only a very small percentage of contracts—less than 5%. In many cases, it's aro

International Trade committee  Yes, I can. Can you hear me?

International Trade committee  Yes.

International Trade committee  Thank you very much. On behalf of the Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada, I want to extend our extreme appreciation for being included in your meeting today. I'm also the CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs. We are part of the Women's Enterprise Initiative, WEI, in wes