Thank you.
Obviously there is a need for a broad-scale discussion on a national energy and environmental strategy. But in the absence of that, we need to make steps to address the carbon we're putting into the atmosphere. Canada still has no federal greenhouse gas regulations. Despite what you heard from our industry speakers this morning, the oil sands emissions continue to grow. That growth will continue until we have regulations in place that drive the kind of innovation we need to see. It's naive to expect technological innovation without the regulations to drive things.
I would say that greenhouse gases are the international issue of importance. But as an Albertan, I think we shouldn't ignore some of the regional issues around air, land, and water. I take a slightly more pessimistic view than Dr. Keith on that. There are some serious problems on the ground that affect the quality of life and long-term liability for Albertans and Canadians. Clearly, in our report Duty Calls, we outline the key areas where we would like to see the federal government involved.