Thank you, Madam Chair.
Mr. Cheliak, in your opening remarks, you talked about the price difference between gas and electricity, as well as the evolution of those prices. It might've happened more slowly for gas. It's possible, but I'd like to understand the situation. If you have any figures, it would be interesting to have them.
Canada's energy profile is not linear. There are distinctions to be made between the provinces. To make sure everyone understands, in the energy basket, 40% of the energy in Quebec comes from hydroelectricity, compared to 17% for Canada as a whole. These differences need to be taken into consideration. Also, I don't think Quebeckers pay a realistic price for energy. Let's say our hydro is a little less expensive.
At the peak consumption period, we're talking just under 300 hours a year. It's a challenge, but there's no glaring shortage of hydroelectricity in Quebec. Only when it's just under 300 hours a year can it become problematic.
Gas, another energy source, can also be used to drive down prices.
Have you done some kind of breakdown by province to see what that represents in the energy basket? It might be interesting for the committee to have that.