Subcommittee on Canadian Industrial Sectors committee  Yes, SR and ED.

Subcommittee on Canadian Industrial Sectors committee  I'm sorry, I don't have that figure at my fingertips, but I can certainly find out and get back to you.

Subcommittee on Canadian Industrial Sectors committee  Research and development is very important for our industry. Technology is extremely important for any type of development in terms of being able to access less conventional sources of supply, such as oil sands, shale gas, coalbed methane, and other types of tight gas. We're continually spending money on developing new ways of being able to access those resources at cheaper costs.

Subcommittee on Canadian Industrial Sectors committee  At the current time we haven't asked the federal government to provide direct assistance to the industry, and I'm not aware of specific direct assistance that the federal government is giving in terms of specific programs. There are general measures in place that affect all businesses, such as continuing to reduce the tax level, which I think provides some fiscal relief to all businesses, including the oil and gas industry.

Subcommittee on Canadian Industrial Sectors committee  Between the federal and all provincial governments.

Subcommittee on Canadian Industrial Sectors committee  Good morning. Mr. Chairman and members of this House subcommittee on Canadian industrial sectors, my name is David Daly. I'm the manager of fiscal policy for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. Thank you for inviting CAPP to appear in front of you to discuss the impact of the economic recession on our industry.