 Hello everyone. Welcome. I have just come to conclude a very productive meeting with Ms. Christine Lagarde, Director General of the International Monetary Fund. Ms. Lagarde, thank you for being with us today. It is a pleasure to welcome you to Canada in order to pursue our common work. During this meeting, we had a chance to continue some of the discussions we had two weeks ago in Hangzhou, China, at the G20. We talked about how we can work more effectively to help build a more equal, more prosperous global economy. First, we talked about the need to work together to encourage growth that helps everyone. It's not good enough to have an economy that only benefits the wealthiest 1%. Inclusive growth can and must yield a positive impact for all. This meeting was a chance to share our plan to help the class and grow the economy right here in Canada. As you know, we've made smart, targeted investments in things like innovation and clean tech, which will create jobs, help grow the economy, and protect our environment. This approach aligns with some of the strategies championed by the IMF, strategies that support the needs of our communities while ensuring that working people can get ahead. Second, we talked about the importance of free trade in the current global context. We know that commercial liberalization, here in Canada and elsewhere in the world, has the potential to create opportunities for businesses, good jobs well-earned for the middle class, and wealth for our economies. It's a common goal, well-known for Canada and the IMF, and we have both already adopted concrete measures for this effect. That said, our world is facing a wave of important changes, and it is essential that Canada and the IMF work together to multiply the exchanges. We must do our best to counter the uncertainty and cynicism that makes certain leaders close themselves to the world and to isolate themselves. Finally, we have discussed the commitment of Canada to open the IMF. Under the direction of Madame Lagarde, the IMF has been able to expand the advantages of its activities and its mandate to include, notably, issues relating to gender equality, climate change, and social and economic inequalities. It is an institution that therefore remains at the forefront of the problems our world is facing, and above all, their solutions. These are goals that Canada shares. I know that our team is committed to being a strong partner for the IMF and working with Madame Lagarde on a wide range of issues, including gender equality, on which she has been a leader throughout her career. I look forward to continuing to work with Madame Lagarde and her colleagues to tackle the challenges facing our global community and seize the opportunities that lie ahead. Thank you. Merci.