I think if we can have a place where major projects do start, it actually goes back to what my colleague Mr. Griffiths alluded to in terms of a concierge service. If we can actually have something in one place that the major projects are being funnelled through and there's a consistent, predictable process associated with those projects in terms of the time frames and the regulatory frameworks that they're subject to, it actually gives clarity and certainty to investors and companies in terms of risking capital.
What we're talking about is the fact that we need to risk capital for decades, not for an election cycle, and it's really critical that we have that clarity. If we can get some amendments to Bill C-69—in fact, the chamber's having a round table with members next week to discuss this very issue—this will go a long way to making sure that companies come back to the table and are comfortable risking capital, because we know that until there's a resolution from a certainty perspective and a regulatory perspective, and there are clear time frames, nobody's risking a dime. That's across the board—mining, energy, you name it.
