Thank you very much, to members of the committee and my colleagues who are here.
Elizabeth, thank you for at least highlighting some of the things that have happened across this country, within Ontario and in Alberta. I've been very involved with the situation in Okotoks also.
Olds College, as the node for the western CARES, is working with other centres in the west, including University College of the Fraser Valley; Lakeland College, in Alberta; SIAST, in Saskatchewan; and Assiniboine College and Red River College, in Manitoba.
At Olds College we've been working with industry, especially producers, in introducing biofuels to use in agricultural communities. Over the last three years, we've actually developed one of the first applied research biodiesel production facilities, and we are working with communities, counties, and school divisions to introduce the use of biodiesel in the community. We have had successful projects, and we've had our industry partners coming to the table.
Based on our experience, Canadians are ready. Under your leadership and the leadership of the government, Canadians are ready to adopt technologies that are going to save this country and provide an environment for our children.
I believe that despite our regional differences, our national goal, as a country, would be to create an environment and a legacy for our children so they will be able to live in health. We have an opportunity to make it the best that it can be.
I want to thank you for the opportunity. I am open to any questions.