Thank you for that. Please stay safe.
In 2020, Canada's trade commissioner service suggested that CUFTA had increased Ukraine's exports to Canada by 6.5%. We've been talking about the numbers, and I looked them up. Over the last few years, we've seen that CUFTA's been very successful in increasing them. How might this growth...?
One of the things when we enter into trade agreements with a certain country is that we also enjoy that country's position in their trade agreements, as well, and a lot of opportunities.
How might this projected growth be impacted by the ongoing conflict and sanctions that are being imposed right now? In what ways has the Ukrainian economy been negatively affected? Do you anticipate an increase in Canadian exports to Ukraine following Ukraine's successfully winning this unjust war? If so, in what industries will they be?
I'll start with the former ambassador.