As I mentioned earlier, we can consider how Canada's current export sectors will benefit from the TPP, but we also need to look ahead. That's why our negotiations target the long term.
In the short term, we think our main exporting sectors will benefit from market access openings in Asian countries. One example is the canola sector, and the Prairies are home to very significant canola production. Canada is a very competitive exporter, internationally speaking. Our beef and pork sectors are also well-positioned.
Some sectors are generally not too vulnerable as regards other countries. They will be able to benefit from an elimination of tariffs immediately or in the very short term. Processed products come to mind, fruits, vegetables, and maple products. As Mr. Shipley mentioned, those sectors are all well-placed, given Canada's reputation when it comes to food safety, a powerful tool in promoting our exports. All of these sectors should be able to benefit from the market access openings.
Other sectors that export less today may eventually be among the country's most competitive exporters. That's why I talked about the market access openings negotiated for dairy products in Japan. Our sector isn't that competitive today, but cheese production, particularly specialty cheese production, is on the rise in Canada. In the medium and long terms, Canada can expect to increase its exports of high-quality cheeses to markets like Japan's.