Thank you, Mr. Chair.
My questions again are for the Canadian Electricity Association and the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association.
There have been recent changes to the act. In July 2010, amendments were made to the act to make the agency responsible for comprehensive studies, and they included changes that will require an earlier start to the process.
Since these amendments came into effect, the agency has started all comprehensive studies in alignment with provincial reviews. Then timeline regulations came into force in June of this year for these agency-mandated comprehensive studies. These regulations now provide 90 days for the agency to determine whether to commence a comprehensive study in 365 days to provide a completed report for a final comment period.
We've been talking a bit about reducing delays but ensuring the integrity of the process. Perhaps you could speak about, first of all, if you're aware of these changes and how they've either improved or changed your experience with the process.