Be part of the discussions today. And theres so much interest thats already been generated about this program. We have over 100 people with us today in person and many more watching it over the web. Dentons is pleased to be presenting this program, and with its presence in the u. S. , canada, and mexico, we have a extensive experience at the critical intervention. Many practitioners here to share their experience and perspectives and were happy to be joined by key members of industry and governments who can also add their valuable perspective. And with that, im going to turn things over to scotty greenwood, the colead of our federal practice. Thank you. Welcome, everybody. We are really delighted to have you here. This is what its all about for us in public policy. Bringing together policy leaders, thought leaders. Our clients. Our prospects. Everybody that is looking to understand what could happen with this really important north american economy. And so youve got the agenda in front
Good morning. Good afternoon. Welcome. Over to you, joanne. Im joanne. Im the Office Managing Partner in washington. Were pleased to welcome you to the Washington Office for the nafta 2. 0 summit. Given our topic today and who we have with us, it seems appropriate to say not only welcome but [ speaking french ]. We are pleased to be able to have you here and to present this Great Program today which is streaming live even as we speak and will be available after on the website. Change can be unsettling, but it also presents a lot of opportunity which im sure will be part of the discussions today. And theres so much interest thats already been generated about this program. We have over 100 people with us today in person and many more watching it over the web. Dentons is pleased to be presenting this program, and with its presence in the u. S. , canada, and mexico, we have a extensive experience at the critical intervention. Many practitioners here to share their experience and perspectiv