Good morning, everyone.
We're here today to continue our study on energy security in Canada.
We have as witnesses today, from the Government of Alberta, the Honourable Ronald Liepert, Minister of Energy, Department of Energy. Welcome. By video conference from Victoria we have Ben Parfitt, appearing as an individual. Welcome. And from the Montreal Economic Institute, we have Jasmin Guénette, vice-president, and Vincent Geloso, economist.
That's our first panel for the first hour. We will have presentations in the order that you see them on the agenda.
We'll start with the Honourable Ronald Liepert, Minister of Energy from the Government of Alberta. You have up to seven minutes, sir.
Welcome, and please go ahead with your presentation.