Environment committee  Well, they're definitely proving out the technology. For example, the TransAlta project is looking at one that's being developed by Alstom, a chilled ammonia process. There's no doubt that it's a leading-edge project in the world. We have also the situation at Weyburn, Saskatchew

Environment committee  Again, to get back to the target, it isn't province by province. It's a national target. So if there's activity in a certain particular area, that will help with the overall target. To simply answer your question, no, I'm not aware of the Alberta government saying they're going

Environment committee  We've had broad discussions, and I'm sure when the draft regulations are available we'll be fully consulted.

Environment committee  Having formerly been a vice-president of business development for a technology firm, I have some firm views in terms of what's real technology and what isn't. As you point out, with the mercury, there was a certain time lag in terms of when it was commercially available. We actua

Environment committee  There is no doubt that we need to be aware of what is going on on both sides of the border, in order to offer attractive incentives here in Canada. With respect to renewable energy and carbon storage, that is only one option among many. Canada—for example, TransAlta which I men

Environment committee  The Canadian Electricity Association is a multi-fuel and multi-technology association. So a lot of our companies are large renewable players. For example, TransAlta, which I pointed out earlier as doing CCS, has a very aggressive wind program. In fact, they're one of the first

Environment committee  Yes, of course.

Environment committee  There have definitely been some steps taken in terms of the ecoEnergy program and various other programs, including renewables. The wind power production incentive and other programs that have been precursors have been important ones. We're always lobbying for more incentives on

Environment committee  We're always looking at more support.

Environment committee  In a broad manner, yes.

Environment committee  The target that you're talking about is a very aggressive one. There's no doubt about it. As I pointed out in my opening comments, there is some great hydro potential right across the country. I don't think the--

Environment committee  Thank you. In terms of fairness, it is obviously the details that matter when defining the program to be introduced. As for whether an intensity regime is appropriate or not, that is certainly the subject of ongoing debate. When we say “fair and equitable”, what we mean is that

Environment committee  In terms of a North American target?

Environment committee  I'm not sure we've talked about a specific North American target. I think there's been talk about a North American approach and the need to probably have a North American target.

Environment committee  Sure, I'll address them. In terms of policy on credits for early action, in the “Turning the Corner” plan there were some provisions. Our view was that there should be more aggressive provisions for credit for early action. For example, in Ontario there have been some actions,