My remarks today reflect a long-standing tradition at the Bank of Canada of working with our central bank colleagues throughout the hemisphere. But beyond the Bank's collaboration in the region, Canada enjoys an enduring connection with the Americas. More Canadians now travel to Latin America and the Caribbean than to any other part of the world outside the United States.
Canada joined the OAS and signed NAFTA in the early 1990s. Our involvement with the Americas has grown, encouraged by democratic transition, increased commercial and  4  BIS Review 31/2007  investment opportunities, and the movement of people. And Canada's engagement will continue to grow.