That's a great case in point. In fact, Canada took the lead from the hemispheric perspective on response to the Haitian earthquake and recovery from that, but at the same time if we have assets on the ground, we have a significant presence. We have a cultural tie with the francophone communities. Would it not also make sense to expand trade opportunities? That can grow the GDP for Haitians and actually help them sustain. That's what we're talking about when it's economic diplomacy. It's actually, I would say, a pragmatic trade policy.
On May 13th, 2014. See this statement in context.