Mr. Speaker, it goes without saying just how important pipelines, and the security and safety of them, are for all Canadians. We are very much dependent on them in getting our oil and natural gas to market, not only in Canada but outside of Canada. We are talking about billions of dollars.
My question for the member is with regard to the importance of having a social contract with the different stakeholders, something which the Prime Minister and his government have been unable to achieve. It is one of the reasons why we do not have the Keystone pipeline and other issues that are critically important to the industry.
Would the member provide some comment on why the government has been unable to assist the industry in further developing the need for pipeline expansion?