Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to take this opportunity to thank the witnesses who are here today, since I didn't have the chance to do so in the first round.
I know that this question has been asked before, but I don't believe that we've received a clear answer. I don't know which one of you will answer my question. However, I want to know why the exemption for propane and natural gas wasn't included in the first draft of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.
We can understand why diesel and gasoline were exempted, since it makes sense for production and other reasons. However, most witnesses say that propane and natural gas are less harmful to the environment and that no other options are accessible or economically viable, despite the innovations being made.
Why wasn't this exemption included in the first place? It appears to be in keeping with the spirit of the legislation.