Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you to all our witnesses this afternoon.
My question is for Mr. Bewick.
Mr. Bewick, thank you for your presentation and for highlighting the contribution made by Albertans since 2000 by way of equalization payments and for which all Canadians are thankful. We all know that Albertans are going through an exceptionally difficult time. Our government is working hard to find solutions and to provide the help that is required during this difficult time, not only to Albertans, but to all Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
I'm curious to get your thoughts on whether you agree with the current equalization formula, which was implemented by the Harper government and in which Jason Kenney was a senior minister and, just to remind everyone, both of whom were MPs from Alberta. I'm curious to get your thoughts on that, please.