Thank you, PS Oliphant.
I think our biggest challenge is probably developing more interest and engagement from Canada, whether it be from companies and civil society, or in government-to-government relations. There are many distractions in the world right now, and many challenges. It's very important not to lose sight that Africa is such a growing continent, with many countries that have tremendous potential and others that have serious need. I also cover Somalia, and that truly is a country in desperate need of continued humanitarian and development assistance.
We need whatever can be done to increase engagement. I have a background in trade development as well, and I was very pleased to see in the last fall economic statement—and, I believe, in the budget—measures to increase risk appetite, for example, from Crown corporations such as the EDC and CCC, which will help de-risk some commercial activities.
Of course, we have increased people-to-people engagement and all kinds of other engagement, which are so required to develop our relationships with African countries.