The rule of law for investment in Canada is obviously so strong that investments into Canadian companies is not an issue. As they begin to partner and move out to other markets, then it is very important for these SMEs to have patent protection. They are often a single-technology company. Their livelihood is dependent upon their making sure that the one thing they build their business on is not lost.
I think there's a variable degree of protection. The rule of law in many of the Asian countries is quite strong, but the adherence to that law does not necessarily occur. Clearly, Japan is a market that has that kind of protection.
With our companies, we have undertaken a number of initiatives and we're still working on that. Singapore is one of them, where we have a touchdown base that is then moving out into Asia. Clearly the Singapore market in itself is too small.
We are seeing companies more willing to come forward and work within these protections. Obviously our partnership with EDC has enabled us to receive the great knowledge and experience that they have in the international markets in providing risk mitigation instruments, etc. It is important, and I am seeing their being more willing, but not universally across that market.