Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Thank you very much, Mr. Raymond. Your presentation was very interesting. You gave us an overall view of the situation. I will try to condense my question, even though I too have a myriad of questions to ask you.
I have here your last slide, which is entitled: « Why Canada should focus on energy and technologies ». Underneath this heading, you can read the following sentence:
If Canada focuses on responsible energy development, we have a huge opportunity to contribute to global sustainability.
Can you tell us more about what Canada should do to become an energy superpower, as you indicated?
I can think of two examples to better illustrate what I am saying and to make sure that you follow me.
I have the slide you showed us on the North sea. It compares the prospects for 1986 to those of 1986-1995, which showed an increase, and to those of 1995-1999. You can also see that whenever there were new technologies, an « oil field » became increasingly accessible and it was therefore easier to exploit.
Is this the situation with regard to Canada's resources, given that by 2050, for the practical reasons you set forth, 20% of energy reserves will be renewable energy?
I hope you understand where I am coming from because, as I said, my mind is full of ideas.