We know that the diaspora can play an important role in bringing countries together. That is certainly the case today, because we know that it is not self-evident, especially because there is no history, human or social, between Canada and Africa. The ties are really recent. So efforts must be made to get to know one another in order for the two sides of the Atlantic to come together.
In geographic terms, we are close to the Atlantic. As I mentioned earlier, the distance is not really great when compared to some parts of the world where the relationship is deeper. However, I would say that the diaspora can indeed play a very important role in bringing the two sides together, whether in terms of investments, society or culture. It's a French-speaking region, actually a significant cradle of the francophonie. It is worth Canada's while to get to know the other party. That's all I can say.