Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to thank the two witnesses for their presentations this morning.
As you know, I am from the province with the smallest carbon footprint in Canada, thanks to its hydroelectric facilities and its wind farms. In Quebec, we have also chosen to close the only nuclear plant that we had, the one in Gentilly.
Examples of nuclear disasters abound, such as the nuclear accidents at Chernobyl and Fukushima. The disposal of nuclear waste and the decommissioning of nuclear plants are costly aspects of producing this type of energy. On the other hand, I am a person who believes in looking at both sides of the coin.
In Canada, we have developed nuclear technology and expertise that are respected the world over. In addition, our nuclear safety system is among the safest in the world.
Do you think that the government's announced carbon tax of $50 per tonne starting in 2022 will encourage the development of the nuclear industry in Canada, which boasts of producing energy without any CO2 emissions?
I would like to hear from both witnesses on this.