Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to follow up on that line of questioning. I think Mr. Cardin also referred to this, the amount of Canadian investment in Panama. Clearly, trade is increasing dramatically between our two countries—since 2002, by about 18% each way, which is excellent. But I note that direct Canadian investment in Panama hasn't really grown measurably since 2002. I'm wondering why that is.
Thank you for the brochure and also for the CD. I notice the CD cover says “This CD contains one investment opportunity.” Presumably you're inviting us to invest in Panama. I'm wondering why it hasn't happened in the last six years. Is it high taxation? Is it an unfavourable investment climate? Is it security? Is it simply that Panama doesn't have a lot to offer to Canadians?
I'd like to know, because surely there has to be something of interest in Panama that would invite Canadians to invest in your country.