Recommendation 4 is that we must continue support for regulatory alignment with the United States, to enhance the integrated North-American electricity system.
Our final recommendation relates to the integration of electric vehicles. We're calling on the federal government to establish targets for the integration of electric vehicles into the federal vehicle fleet, and to renew funding for Industry Canada’s automotive partnerships Canada program.
The CEA recommendations for Budget 2015 are consistent both with the committee's key consultation themes, as well as with the seminal report of our association published earlier this year entitled Vision 2050: The Future of Canada's Electricity System. This report sheds light on the urgent need to take the necessary steps if Canada is to maintain a reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity system.
We've circulated copies of the summary of “Vision 2050” for your review, and we look forward to your questions.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.