We have a fundamental choice to make in terms of developing the oil sands: either we have an export strategy that chases high prices or we have a value-added strategy that promotes job creation in value-added industries at home. We have to choose between one or the other. Honestly, arguments can be made on either case, but unfortunately I don't think that debate has been had.
If we are going to have an export strategy at the expense of value-added development, then I think we have to have a discussion about higher royalties to make sure that at least we're getting money back in exchange for the jobs that are being lost down the pipeline.