Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I'm now going to ask the witnesses, each in turn, the same question.
You probably know that this study will lead to a report and that it is always helpful to hear what witnesses have to say.
In a government clean energy plan, is it really essential to have carbon pricing mechanisms? Also, given that the gas and oil sector produces the most greenhouse gas, would you agree that standards are required to reduce carbon intensity in this sector?
Let's begin with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce witnesses, Mr. Holmes and Mr. Detchou.