Mr. Speaker, Canada values its close relationship with Japan. In recognition of this relationship, I launched in Tokyo earlier this month on behalf of the Government of Canada the Think Canada 2001 festival. The festival, which began with an open house at the embassy, saw 20,000 visitors and included some 200 events.
Indeed the Think Canada 2001 festival will reinforce Canada's image in Japan and will prove to Japan that Canada is a valuable trading partner for the 21st century.