International Trade committee  I think this committee really loves data, so let me just give you a couple of data points. Twelve hundred large companies are responsible for 60% of Canada's merchandise exports. What that means is that when Paul and policy officials are recommending really key strategic sequenc

International Trade committee  Yes.

International Trade committee  Do you want to take that?

International Trade committee  I'm also pleased to say that Global Affairs Canada has the global opportunities for associations fund. We actually fund business associations, from the macro or the national, to regional and sector-specific associations, to raise awareness of trade opportunities generally, of tra

International Trade committee  I would just say critically that what you're seeing here is Team Canada. This is team trade. Active referrals from EDC, BDC, ISED to us and vice-versa are occurring rapidly. I think the fundamental point you made, though, is about entrepreneurs and time. They don't have time to

International Trade committee  Sure, I'd be happy to. I'd just like to commend Minister Freeland, Ambassador MacNaughton and Steve Verheul, our chief negotiator, for their incredible work. As a public servant, I liken this almost to a war, and Steve and his team have been away for over a year working on this.

International Trade committee  Good morning, Mr. Chair. Thank you for the opportunity to address the Standing Committee on International Trade. I'm here to provide a bit of general context on trade diversification, certainly Canada's journey on this over the last several decades. I very much look forward to