It's quite simple: we would never survive without free trade. It's just that simple. If I look at the history of our nation, the darkest years were when we didn't have free trade. Then the Icelanders were the poorest nation in Europe, the same as Albania now. Now we are one of the richest, and one of the main reasons is that we can participate in free trade areas and trade freely.
Another thing that I think is important—I think it's not only about trade—is that we have always looked at the Canadians as our friends. In the years from 1874 to 1914, one-fifth of the Icelandic population moved to Canada. So we have always had strong links with Canada. We would like to have stronger links.
There's no question about it: the more free trade and the more cooperation between these nations, between EFTA and Canada, the better, in our view. It's not only about getting our population and your population wealthier; it's also about good connections between nations that are friends.