Thanks for that clarity on the importance of the FIPAs around the world.
One other area I'd like to talk about is something I'm passionate about, and that is education. My colleague, Randy Hoback, as the chair of the ParlAmericas committee, and some of us on the trade committee, have recently had an opportunity to go to Peru.
Mr. Pacetti talked about environmental issues, human rights. Canada is leading the way on corporate social responsibility in the mining sector and some of these other areas in other countries we've gone to and heard about first-hand. One of the ways is through reciprocal education.
I know that within the GMAP, the global markets action plan, education is an important portion of the GMAP plan. I know the government understands the importance of the economy. I think of my riding in the Kelowna—Lake Country, and of Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan, which have several international students. It has created a real diversity and ambience in our community that has helped from a cultural perspective in a reciprocal way.
Could you maybe elaborate a little bit as far as how education equals peace and opportunity, and the importance of GMAP and trade and commerce to Canada and international partners?