Thank you.
This is a very important question for me, Minister, because I am from Alberta, and the oil sands are very important for us. The oil sands have been a key economic driver, helping to keep our economy relatively strong in relation to most other developed countries during this economic downturn. However, there are challenges that come with oil sands production. Can you tell us whether any action is being taken to conquer those challenges so that Canada can continue to capitalize on this key resource while reducing the impact on our environment?