As for specific actions Canada could start in order to take advantage of the potential, one, as has been mentioned, is to prioritize a half-dozen countries in the region. They would be stable countries, with strong economic development potential and with more links to Canada than others.
It also reinforces our diplomatic position in establishing some trust with investors and with civil society.
The issue of financing also came up. For example, it may be worthwhile to explore the possibility of Export Development Canada, among others, establishing funds specifically for Canadian investors who would like to explore all the business possibilities in the region.
In terms of logistics, we spoke earlier of the benefits of establishing transatlantic links between the ports of Montreal and Halifax and ports in Africa, like Dakhla, Tangiers and Dakar, and of seeing whether agreements on logistics are possible.
Protecting investors is always an issue as well. Protecting the investors who would like to explore those markets is a policy issue.
These are general examples of the things that could be set in motion in the coming months. It all starts with establishing a bilateral level of trust between Canada and each country, according to their own distinct reality.