I'm a big supporter of both of those projects. Frankly, Premier Fentie was a strong advocate for the Mayo B project. He has spoken to a good number of us around town about the project. I guess that was one of the ideas behind the establishment of the green infrastructure fund. Obviously, those types of projects are more major projects that couldn't be completed in two years and that's why there's a five-year window for that fund.
The one in northwestern British Columbia is another great example. The Yukon will be almost entirely off diesel power in terms of percentage in a big way, so it's exciting to reduce the carbon emissions and to have cleaner air. It will also facilitate economic growth and development.
The one in northwestern British Columbia is a great example as well, though, of getting away from diesel power generation and getting more hydro, of expanding the grid so that there's more clean energy on it. It will also be a great hope for economic development in that part of the province. Nathan Cullen represents the area. The NDP member represents the area for most of northwest British Columbia.
It's going to be a great win for all of B.C. and, frankly, the country, because if you get the expansion of the private sector and the job creation, it's going to help all of us. Whether you live there or in the Lower Mainland, it's good news for B.C.
I think The northern one also fits in with the Prime Minister's commitment and vision for northern Canada. Frankly, it was under Premier Fentie's leadership. He pushed hard for this in the budget and that was the whole idea behind the creation of the fund; now it can do a number of things on the environment. I'm very big on that. It's great. Any chance we have to expand hydro capacity.... Obviously you need it through generation, but also, the capacity to transmit it should be taken advantage of. It is one of the great resources we have in Canada, but there are not unlimited amounts of it everywhere.