Economists will say exporting of goods generates inflow of foreign capital which is good for the economy. In Canada, inflow of foreign capital is becoming more and more reliant on the sale of land because it is unique and cannot be duplicated. We have great difficulty competing with foreign countries in trading manufactured goods for many reasons, including much more stringent labour and environmental laws. If the laws that govern trade with our global trading partners are not changed to create a level playing field which supports protection of intellectual property and manufacturing of goods for trade, Canada will continue to sustain  its economy through the sale of land to foreign interests.