Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Welcome, Mr. Minister. It's a pleasure to have you with us
Being from Alberta, I'm a long way from Atlantic Canada, but I think that Atlantic Canadians are as aware as we are that the energy sector in Alberta has created wealth and economic opportunity across Canada. We're also aware that the exploration of offshore oil and gas in Newfoundland and Labrador and the development of Muskrat Falls are contributing enormously to the potential and opportunities for job creation in Atlantic Canada.
Could you expand a little for the committee on the energy gateway and how this will create jobs and wealth everywhere in the region?