 It was a pleasure to be here today, here in Quebec, in Montreal, to gather everyone. We are on the verge of concluding a very productive meeting with the Prime Minister here in Montreal. This meeting was the opportunity to discuss our common priorities, such as the need to increase the Canadian economy and to create good, well-remunered jobs for the civil class. Economic indicators are clear, including those who have come out today, who have announced a new record in the month of November in terms of employment creation. Our economy is doing very well and is continuing to grow at full speed. The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 40 years, and Canadians are now gaining more money to support their families thanks to the most important wages in nearly 10 years. And the growth rate in 2017 was the highest in the G7 countries. Today, the Prime Ministers and I have discussed the importance of commercial exchanges to continue to obtain concrete results for Canadians who work hard. During our meeting last year, I spoke of efforts deployed by our government to make sure that a new alena, a renegotiated and modernized alena, is a good agreement for Canada. Well, this morning, Ambassador McNaughton spoke to us of ways in which the new agreement will create jobs, strengthen the middle class and preserve economic stability. Earlier today, Minister Morneau joined the Premier's and me for a discussion on what the federal government can do and is doing to support jobs and our economy. With the 2018 fall economic statement, we helped give Canadians the competitive edge they need, making the marginal effective tax rate for new business investment in Canada the lowest rate in the G7. We spent much of that discussion on the serious challenges facing our energy sector. We talked about working together to support workers and families impacted by the oil price differential. One thing we can all agree on is ensuring growth and job creation and supporting Canadians going through a tough time. I look forward to working closely with Premier Naughty and all premiers to find ways to support Canada's vital energy industry. This afternoon, we also discussed the importance of encouraging economic growth, while protecting the environment and reducing pollution in order to fight climate change. Minister McNaughton spoke of ways in which all governments can work together to carry out their own national energy projects that will enable us to create jobs. We also talked about fighting climate change while creating jobs and keeping our economy strong. Canadians want their leaders to build a clean economy which is why we're moving forward with a plan to put a price on pollution because it shouldn't be free to pollute anywhere in the country. And we will work with every province and territory to build a clean future, create jobs and reduce pollution in our environment. Finally, the premiers and I talked about improving trade within Canada and unlocking our untapped economic potential because a strong economy starts at home and the key to success is working together. Minister Leblanc led a discussion about how we can cooperate on trade between provinces and territories to eliminate barriers, reduce red tape and help small and medium-sized businesses thrive. Of course, a strong economy means getting good results for all Canadians. Well this morning, the premiers and I met with leaders of the Assembly of First Nations, the Inuit Tapirit Kanatami and the Metis National Council. We talked about working together as partners to create economic growth and prosperity for Indigenous communities across the country. Today's conversations with premiers and with First Nations, Inuit and Metis nation leaders were a chance to collaborate on real positive change for people from coast to coast to coast. Together, we can make sure that every Canadian, no matter where they live, can count on a good job, a healthy environment and a bright future.