We think these projects are key to Alberta's continued growth and development. Again, one thing to keep in mind is that somebody's cost is somebody else's revenue. So if these projects don't proceed, the income normally earned by people working in these projects is not going to be earned by them. Again, if you see the growth in the construction industry and the number of people employed in that field, that economic development is just not going to occur. From the government's perspective, any royalties or taxes gained from that production, or even from the personal income earned by the people working in the industry, is not going to be earned.
On February 27th, 2007. See this statement in context.