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There is no question, I think, of our going the direction of less stringent regulations. We recognize that these regulations are important. They're important for the security of Canadians, and the benefit does accrue to Canadians.
If we were to give you the shape of what we think would be the solution, we believe the blueprint actually already exists in the form of the example we provided. And you have notes to that effect in the appendix called the “Marine Security Contribution Program”, whereby 75% rebate to the retailer would be appropriate for all approved eligible costs that are applied for on an annual basis. It's a $115 million program. It's absolutely identical to the requirements for the retail sites.
What we require and what the new regulations are likely to bring down are things like fencing requirements, surveillance, lighting requirements. It may get even more intricate than that, but right now I want to emphasize that retail sites are in compliance with current regulations, whether they're industry-regulated or whether they're government-regulated. But the future is going to be far more stringent.
We agree that we have to do it, and not only to do it thoroughly, but do it promptly to pre-empt a potential event. What I mean by that is terrorist acquisition or criminal acquisition of some of these hazardous materials.
We believe that the blueprint is already there. It's a simple one. It has precedent in the form of the Marine Security Contribution Program.
CAAR, however, would like to further suggest that our association be the central coordinator or facilitator of a program, because we have the relationship with the retailers, and we have the expertise to work with them to bring the consulting so that these sites can be upgraded appropriately and quickly. With that, we can be the central coordinator if you so choose, even doing on-site consultation with some of the members as well to bring them up to code, up to regulation. We think we could work hand-in-hand with government to do that.