加拿大在非洲缺乏贸易、外交和投资，导致了“友好区划”。 Canada's lack of trade, diplomacy, and investment in Africa leads to "friend-zoning".
专家警告说，由于加拿大缺乏对非洲大陆贸易、外交和投资的参与，其在非洲的影响力正面临风险。 Experts have warned that Canada is risking its relevance in Africa due to a lack of engagement in trade, diplomacy, and investment on the continent. 由于非洲人口预计到 2050 年将增加近一倍，加拿大在制定与非洲的贸易和发展战略方面落后于其他国家和新兴国家。 As Africa’s population is projected to nearly double by 2050, Canada is falling behind other countries and emerging states in setting strategies for trade and development with Africa. 世界银行表示，潜在的非洲大陆自由贸易协定可以使 3000 万人摆脱极端贫困，并向非洲经济注入 3.4 万亿美元。 The World Bank has said that a potential continental free-trade deal could lift 30 million people out of extreme poverty and inject $3.4 trillion into African economies. 然而，非洲需要更好的治理、大型基础设施项目和债务重组。 However, Africa needs better governance, large infrastructure projects, and debt restructuring. 为了与非洲保持牢固的关系，专家建议加拿大必须注重培养伙伴关系并了解非洲国家的需求和目标。 To maintain a strong relationship with Africa, experts suggest Canada must focus on fostering partnerships and understanding the needs and goals of African countries.