Thank you.
Now, domestically you've further written:
Even if we view Asia principally as an economic opportunity for Canada, it is not clear that we currently have the wherewithal to tap into emerging opportunities across the region. This is especially so in the services sector, which is poised for rapid growth in the years ahead....
Selling services to Asian countries is fundamentally different from selling commodities or manufactured goods. It will require deep knowledge of domestic markets, and a level of political, social, and cultural awareness about Asia that is not widely available in Canada.
...the biggest challenge to long-term economic success in Asia is not what we do in Asia, but it is in what we do right here in Canada.
Do you have any specific suggestions you can give this committee about how we can develop the capacity in Canada to take advantage of this?