The big concern we have about the downloading is it will result in less rigorous oversight. They'll be handing responsibility from the federal government to the Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board, which in some circles is referred to as their approval board. They almost never turn down a project. They work very closely with industry. Frankly, we're skeptical they will ever become an effective watchdog for the industry. They're simply too close to the industry to have confidence in them.
On May 10th, 2012. See this statement in context.