Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to come back to the debate on fossil fuel subsidies. I think Mr. Elgie mentioned them.
The majority of Canadians would like to see tax incentives or subsidies go to companies that really need them, companies that could make a difference if they had support.
Loblaws recently received a grant to make changes within the company and improve its energy efficiency by buying new fridges. But most Canadians wonder if Loblaws really needed $12 million. Didn't the company have enough money to cover that expense on its own? It was a commendable expenditure, but I think Canadians expect help to go to those who are truly in need.
Generally speaking, do you think that the fossil fuel industry, especially the oil industry, really needs Canadian taxpayer investment to make changes in order to reduce its energy consumption? Can't these companies improve their energy efficiency themselves by adapting to the stringent greenhouse gas emission regulations implemented by the government? They are required to comply. Taxpayers shouldn't have to subsidize that kind of change in practices, even if the change itself is commendable.
I'm just trying to understand your position on the issue of making sure subsidies go to those who actually need them.