Environment committee  Those questions would have to be put to the department and ultimately the minister. Jeff, I don't know if you wish to add anything.

Environment committee  Are you referring to the ministerial special representative?

Environment committee  I believe, sir, that you're referring to the interim principles that have been put in place. Our timeline for the review hasn't changed, so we will submit our recommendation report to the minister by May 20. The minister has said he will seek to extend the legislated timeline for

Environment committee  I do most certainly. The hearings have just been finalized. The panel will be reviewing the evidence and is expected to come up with its recommendation in May.

Environment committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. My name is Josée Touchette, and I am the Chief Operating Officer of the National Energy Board. I am joined today by Sandy Lapointe, the NEB's Executive Vice President, Regulatory, and Dr. Robert Steedman, our Chief Environment Officer. Let me offer a qu

Natural Resources committee  Yes.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you for that question. I think it's fair to say that there has been a challenge in the Calgary market in past years. Things are getting better.

Natural Resources committee  I was referring to engineers. I'll ask Dr. Steedman to provide more detail.

Natural Resources committee  First, let me say that this matter is under investigation. Therefore, we're not going to be discussing the details, and certainly the NEB is cooperating fully with the professional office to make sure the investigation is under way.

Natural Resources committee  There is confidence and our board members and staff are committed to fairness, to taking action, and to doing the right thing for Canadians, and we also have the dedication and the capacity to deliver. We recognize that there's always room for improvement. As I've talked about in

Natural Resources committee  In addition, we have the annual report of the board that is made public, and as we file our departmental results report we also provide information in there on the activities that have been undertaken by the board. Our chair, Peter Watson, wants to make sure that as much informa

Natural Resources committee  I can't speak right now to what it's going to look like, but it's going to be more than what there is right now.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you very much for that question. The opening of the new offices is part of that greater engagement we are seeking with Canadians to make sure that people understand the role of the board, and to make sure that our operations are also conducted right in the field. We're ope

Natural Resources committee  Part of what he'll be doing is engaging and making sure people understand what the board does and why. Perhaps you would like to describe how you envisage your first few weeks.

Natural Resources committee  Let me start with a couple of general principles. Then I'll pass the parole to Mr. Timlin. Regardless of the age, the same level of safety is required for all pipelines. Any damage or deterioration of protection systems has to be monitored and remediated to provide the required