Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Liberal caucus on obtaining an independent review of gas prices by the Conference Board of Canada.
The huge rise in gas, diesel and fuel prices has made us realize how dependent we are on a few countries and a few companies. Let us use this opportunity to boost public transportation. Let us give tax breaks for public transit passes. Let us assist the municipalities and the private sector in promoting public transportation.
At the same time, let us continue to assist in the development of alternatives to oil and gas. Natural gas heating should be extended. Projects, such as the Ballard fuel cell, which received support in the budget, should be encouraged in every possible way. Let us do even more to support our ethanol plants.
Let us use the crisis of high fuel prices to reduce our dependence on oil.