The first thing that would help the law would be to take.... I'll explain what it costs. To replace a boiler costs between $30 million and $80 million. In an industry that is suffering the economic hardship our industry is suffering, getting that kind of cash is very difficult. So even though it's
profitable in the short, medium and long term, initial start up capital must be found. The government has introduced a measure that helps us a great deal, namely an accelerated capital cost allowance provision. However, the measure is only good for two years. That's not enough time to implement these changes. We're asking that this measure be extended for a period of up to five years.
The government has also introduced another very useful measure.
That is a recognition of renewable energy from solar, wind, or cogeneration, I think of about 1¢ a kilowatt-hour. But the total money available for it is quite constrained. An increasing of that pool would make it easier to increase the number of projects we could undertake.
In addition to that, the new technology necessary to do this
does exist, but more effective and cost-efficient technology is being developed and should be available shortly. Ramping up investment in renewable energy technologies would also be very useful. On that score, we have no complaints about the government's efforts. I think that it's doing a good job and that Mr. Lunn will do his share as well. However, it's only a first step and much more needs to be done.