I think it was acknowledged that one big consensus that came out of the G8+5 meetings was that technology offers the very best hope for lowering carbon emissions around the world, of lowering greenhouse gas emissions around the world. And there was a second consensus with respect to the science, obviously.
I think where Canada can provide some real leadership is on carbon capture and storage. What's going on in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, with NRCan is exciting. The carbon capture and storage task force we've established will very much be focused on how to deploy. And I indicated to other countries, particularly the Americans and the Chinese, that we're very keen to work with them on what we can do to share that technology. We have to deal substantively with intellectual property rights, but I think it would be a great role for Canada to play in carbon capture and storage deployment.
Here in Ontario, my home province, we have four coal-fired generating stations. In China now there are 134 being constructed. I believe it's important for the industrialized world to show some leadership in reducing greenhouse gases. But if we can help, on the technology side, an economy like China's, which needs 7%, 8%, 9% growth just to feed its population growth and people entering the workforce—With those 134 coal-fired generating stations that are being constructed, technology will be absolutely key.
I think Canada can play a constructive role, with others, on issues like technology and carbon capture and storage. And that's certainly an area where I have indicated our willingness to work not just with China but with the global community.