Madam Speaker, I too would like to thank the member for her positive contributions.
Just to outline the Liberal philosophy in the energy crisis, it is to work on both the supply side and the demand side. That is why we have had a number of programs on the supply side. If there is not enough oil and natural gas with prices going up we have invested heavily in new renewables, wind energy, solar energy, ethanol, and a great deal of research in different ways so that we can get off fossil fuels, not just because of crises like this, but also because of the effect that fossil fuels have on greenhouse gases.
We also think we should work on the demand side so that we can reduce demand and use automobiles less. We have helped thousands of Canadians through contributions to energy efficient homes. We have one of the most modern auto emission voluntary reduction packages in the world.
As the member mentioned, I have been lobbying for changes to the Competition Act to make it even more effective. We have many tools in place.
The Bloc in this debate has suggested an interesting tool to which I am not opposed. I was on the industry committee when we discussed it. That is a body that would give out information and monitor the prices and make sure the public knew all the details of this complex industry at the various levels where things occur.
I wonder if the member could elaborate in detail on the Bloc's proposal for this agency, on some of the benefits this agency could provide to make sure that we get fair prices at the pumps for consumers, especially for those who are most in need.