Good afternoon. I am happy to hear what you have to say. I have a few questions to ask about the Canada-Arab Business Council. Your role is to promote investment in Arab countries, etc. Do you think that prejudice or fear, on the part of contractors, is preventing companies from entering into a business relationship because of mistrust, cultural difference or lack of knowledge about how things operate there?
Also, your mandate has brought you to identify areas in which more investments could be made. There are business opportunities, and you have given us an example. I would like to hear what you have to say about other opportunities, perhaps in the manufacturing sector, which is currently experiencing some difficult times in Quebec. Would there be any opportunities for Canada in that area? What type of opportunities are available and what kind of business relationship is possible? I imagine that you would say... You have identified sectors where investment is possible but there is apparently a limit to what can be done. You seem to be saying that it is time for our governments to make an appearance in that part of the world. It is important because culture plays a major role in those countries. The political side of things is becoming more important and could help to strengthen business relations. I imagine that you have lobbied the government to move in that direction. Have you done so? Are they listening? Why are things not moving?