... for investment. We have proposed a tax credit for investment that could help to reduce marginal taxes on investment and align them with those of our colleagues in other natural resource-based sectors.
Furthermore, we are proposing that the competition policy be applied in recognition of the fact that our companies must compete on world markets and not on Canadian or local markets.
We have made recommendations so as to ensure greater competition in rail transportation. We have also made recommendations with regard to research and development, in order to foster the development of technologies that will truly be those of tomorrow, and not simply in view of reducing today's costs. We also hope to develop new products and new processes in order for Canada to be at the cutting-edge of technology in this area.
We have included, in our information package, a summary of the situation of the industry as well as more detailed recommendations. You will find that at the end. If you would like to have more information, we will be pleased to supply this to you.