Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I will continue along the same lines since it has to do with economic indicators.
When a company shuts down, GDP drops. In this case, we are talking about a $4-billion drop, not to mention the job losses. In fact, some 38,300 jobs are expected to be lost by 2035. That means an increase in unemployment. What's more, global demand is currently on the rise. Net profits and tax revenues are on the decline because workers no longer pay taxes. And companies no longer pay the royalties. When a business like the Shell refinery closes, the impact is devastating.
In terms of environmental performance, how do Canada's refineries stack up against those of countries such as the U.S., India and China?