I haven't looked at that issue in particular but this is an issue of consistency. We can assess any free trade agreements that Canada signs with other countries but they have to be assessed in light of Canada's mandate to promote human rights abroad. It's important that that connection be made. Our study has shown that there is a connection.
The hypothesis that more investment equals more development equals more conflict resolution and that this is a virtuous circle for investments, should not be accepted at face value. It has to be challenged and analyzed. It should be examined in light of the facts, which our study attempted to do. Our study shows that this is not a hypothesis that is valid in all situations and especially not in a situation such as that of Sur de Bolivar, which is a particularly difficult situation in Columbia but far from being a unique situation.
I think that a connection has to be made between tools for promoting investment and the mandate to promote human rights and development abroad.