Am I starting?
I'll be sharing the time allotted to me with Mr. Vincent.
Good morning, Mr. Hodgson. I'd like to talk to you specifically about the environment and reducing greenhouse gases. You know that in that regard, Canada's track record is not very good. It's been criticized by many countries, including France. France is threatening Canada with economic retaliation and threatening not to do business with Canadian companies because we're not respecting the Kyoto Protocol. The current government is lagging behind significantly in the reduction of greenhouse gases. Like it or not, we will have to achieve this at some point. You said earlier that we should start as early as possible, rather than delaying the deadline.
Recently, I was reading that companies or states, such as California, which have very strict environmental measures, have seen a growth in their economy, contrary to what we hear from those who say that it's not good for economy to respect the environment.
As a structural engineer, I also remember that in Quebec, in the 1960s, we lacked schools and highways. There was a boom in investment, which led to the development of the economy.
Has your organization set out a position on the development of new technologies that may be beneficial to both our economy and the environment, and where a lot of work still needs to be done? It would be interesting to hear a summary of your opinion.