Finance committee  So the—

Finance committee  We need to—

Finance committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, again, to all of the witnesses for appearing today. It's great to have your insights. Mr. Marshall, your testimony is interesting. There are parts that I agree with, and there are parts that I have concerns or maybe questions about. I'll keep an

Finance committee  You're pointing to provinces. Would this be better done in the provincial jurisdiction, be better left to the provincial jurisdiction?

Finance committee  So, where would it start? What's your number?

Finance committee  I don't mean to cut you off. It's just that I have limited time. What would be the implications for the economy in terms of jobs if we did that?

Finance committee  Like I said, I keep an open mind here, so I will endeavour to learn more about Norway's example and to look at it and other examples that you've mentioned. You made another point about fossil fuel subsidies. What would you say to those in remote communities who rely on diesel,

Finance committee  —and that it's human activity that's primarily responsible....

Finance committee  With the greatest respect, Mr. Stratton, if you look at our carbon pricing policy, it is not terribly different, let's say, from what California has—

Finance committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. I always leave it to my honourable colleague to point out issues of decorum at committee.

Finance committee  I point to California. You talked about concerns around regulation when it comes to carbon pricing. Our policy is not that different from what jurisdictions such as California have put in place. California is the fourth-leading economy in the entire world. B.C. is doing rather w

Finance committee  Is it the chamber's view that carbon pricing threatens economic doom? Where are you going with this?

Finance committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you to the witnesses. I really appreciate your time today. Mr. Stratton, as you well know, the chamber recently conducted a members consultation, the results of which made clear that your members are concerned about the issues that we typically hear,

Finance committee  Better than what we've been in the past?

Finance committee  That's wonderful to hear. Thank you very much