Natural Resources committee  Okay, we'll come back to that question.

Natural Resources committee  In terms of the economic benefits to local communities across the country, or within Alberta? Is the question across the country or within Alberta?

Natural Resources committee  As I mentioned off the top, in terms of my presentation, we see huge economic benefits across the country and locally within Alberta of oil sands development. We see big dividends, whether it be in Alberta, Quebec, or Ontario. For example, in Ontario, $600 million was invested in oil sands activity.

Natural Resources committee  Uniformly positive, in the sense of the economics of the equation, or universally positive—?

Natural Resources committee  In answering directly to the question, I would say generally yes. In terms of economic benefits across the country, they're uniformly positive.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you for the question. In terms of the time-limited opportunity, there are a couple of points that I'd like to make. The first is what was in the presentation. We know very well on our end that in the United States there's been a technological revolution in energy development, especially when it comes to oil and gas.

Natural Resources committee  Sorry, could I just come back on the question, too?

Natural Resources committee  Ms. Duncan, we're always looking to bring the evidence base on board and we'll be looking at that study you mentioned, of course, to improve our programming as well. I just wanted to let you know we do deal directly with landowners, among others, in terms of looking at issues. We'll incorporate that evidence base, so I appreciate your highlighting it.

Natural Resources committee  Carol will be able to give you the exact reference on the study. Again, I have to apologize to committee. If we misinterpreted the purpose of the study, that's our fault. We can certainly answer all the questions that are coming. Carol?

Natural Resources committee  Right.

Natural Resources committee  Chair, I apologize if we misinterpreted the purpose of this study. We're happy to talk about oil and gas, no question about that. The title of the study, as it was handed to me, is the cross-Canada benefits of developing the energy industry, with an emphasis on oil and gas.

Natural Resources committee  So that was our take on the presentation. Having said that, the energy sector in Natural Resources Canada does focus further than oil and gas and that's the purpose of the presentation.

Natural Resources committee  I don't know if we do. I don't have it right before me. I don't know if anybody else here has the exact breakdown by province in terms of oil and gas.

Natural Resources committee  Sorry, I didn't realize you had a direct question on the regulations. I apologize for that. I assume you're talking about the work on greenhouse gas regulations.

Natural Resources committee  That's under the domain of Environment Canada. It's the lead in the government on that particular file. I know it's working away at it, and has been. I'd expect it to be in a better position to answer. I certainly would not want to steal its thunder in that regard. In fact, it is the best positioned.