Mr. Speaker, it is important to conduct a real cost-benefit analysis. We realize that the mitigation measures will have an economic impact. My colleague mentioned a filter, and a $7 million cost estimate. As I understand it, it would cost somewhere between $7 million and $15 million. However, it is clear that mitigation measures are better than doing nothing at all. Right now in Canada, communities make a living from our resources. I repeat—
In the House of Commons on June 14th, 2007. See this statement in context.