Thank you.
As I understand it, then, the main idea behind this financial transaction—which is still going to cost Canadian taxpayers a pretty penny—is not to achieve a quick, direct, or annual return. The idea, rather, is to be a partner in a region of the world where we want to see economic growth, which can spawn a host of other socio-economic and legal benefits.
Canada is writing a cheque to purchase shares, and the goal is not to turn a quick profit, but, instead, to foster economic growth in the region and, by extension, a market receptive to Canadian companies looking to do business in the region. It provides both an economic incentive and a means for us to assert our role on the world stage. Is that correct?