Again, as I alluded to in my opening comments, our trade with Panama is small, but it's dynamic, and it's growing. You yourself referred to the growth rates. I think you heard last week from representatives of the Canadian pork industry, for example, who see a growing market there. They are already exporting in the millions.
We've had other broad statements of support that I think the committee has heard in the past. And we've heard public statements of support from the likes of Scotiabank, Bombardier, SNC-Lavalin, etc., all of which see business prospects in Panama. Certainly those would be at a certain risk if there is a United States agreement with Panama and no Canadian agreement.
The trade is small, but it's growing. Frankly, I think the fact that Canadian exports are so dominated by our exports to the United States, which are very important, shouldn't lessen the importance of our moving forward and trying to diversify our trade with other strategic partners, such as Panama.