Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I too would like to welcome everyone here. Since our time is relatively limited, I will get straight to it.
First of all, I want to thank Mr. Blakely for his presentation. His assessment is correct, particularly as regards the restrictions with dealing with the black market. Recently, France adopted a similar approach, namely refunding the VAT. These tax measures can stem a problem which has become endemic in this sector.
Mr. Pellerin and I have often had the opportunity to discuss the following issue. Stringent enforcement of laws is fair because most people are law abiding. People who are not law abiding should not reap any economic advantage.
It is always a pleasure to see you, Mr. Pellerin. Thank you for your comments, particularly those concerning the need for Canada to invest as much as its partners in an area in which you are not only an expert, but seen as a valued figurehead not only by Quebeckers but also by all Canadians. It is a pleasure to see you again today. Thank you also for your comments about Quest.
I have a brief question now for Mr. Ogilvie.
What form did the endorsement take that you say you got at the Council of Energy Ministers ?