One of the benefits of having an integrated department.... Some years ago, in 2013, the department was amalgamated with the former CIDA. The development agency was integrated into foreign affairs and trade. That has enabled us to reflect that now in our departmental structures.
My colleagues here run geographic branches. For example, they have responsibility for development, trade and diplomacy all in one area. That allows them to develop strategic plans, both for countries and for regions, to ensure that all those aspects are brought together to have the most impact on the ground and also to better advance Canada's interests.