Mr. Obed, we saw each other not long ago—if I recall correctly—when you appeared before the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.
I want to talk about an aspect of the discussion that we had at the time. I told you about what we're doing here at the Standing Committee on Natural Resources. We're currently working on an energy exports study.
We have quite a paradox here, as you showed in your opening remarks. At a time when Canada wants to build infrastructure right in your area in order to export energy, we're facing an infrastructure deficit and completely unaffordable energy costs.
I don't want to add to the woes. However, I would like you to tell me how we can reconcile the two and how we can meet your vital need for infrastructure. This need for infrastructure could help Canada to export more energy. I would also like to know how we can provide affordable energy to the northern communities.
If you have any initial thoughts on the topic, I would appreciate hearing them.