Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:

I can confirm that the Canada-Japan relationship, as well as the multilateral relationship that organization has with Asia-Pacific countries, has served Canada well in encouraging other countries to follow the Canadian example of signing the convention banning anti-personnel mines, which took place in December of last year.

OPTIONS: (1). Yes. (2). It's impossible to say. (3). No.
Hypothesis: Canada-Japan relationship has weakened relations with Brazil.
(2).