Good morning, Mr. Ortega. I find it very interesting that we have you with us today.
I noticed that you speak very good French. I am from Quebec. I read in the notes that there was a great deal of trade between Chile and Quebec. However, since the free trade agreement between Canada and Chile was signed, we have not seen a significant increase in trade. It seems to have reached a ceiling. How do you think we could increase trade between Quebec and Chile? I noticed that we do trade a number of commodities already. There is no doubt that we are very fond of your wine. Are there any other areas that could be developed further?
In addition, with respect to Canadian investment in Chile, we hear a great deal about the mining sector. Are there any agreements in place with multinationals or other firms that are designed to protect the environment? Does the free trade agreement include some provisions on environmental protection?
I have another comment about the environment. You are looking for energy sources. You want greater energy autonomy, and you talk about hydro-electricity, natural gases and other sources of energy in this regard. In Canada and Quebec, the environment, the Kyoto Protocol and greenhouse gases are important areas of concern. How does Chile deal with these issues?