Business investment decisions are undoubtedly impacted by geopolitical tensions. We are hearing this from many companies, not just Canadian companies but among our allies as well.
Foreign investment decisions, whether institutional or business oriented, are based on the interplay between risk and return, as you know. While China has benefited and continues to benefit from foreign investments and has offered good returns for investors, as we continually hear, it's increasingly seen as an unpredictable business environment. We have heard from several companies that are reconsidering some of their investment decisions at this time.