Finance committee  Thank you. Mr. Chair, the business that we have is based on sound fundamental principles. We invest in high-quality oil and gas fields in western Canada and also off the east coast of Canada. Our fund has been in business for over 18 years. As I mentioned earlier, we've consiste

Finance committee  The industry has grown considerably in the past several years. Unit funds have been invested in the market, allowing the industry to expand and to buy and develop new properties. A prudent approach has been taken and it's important to maintain a careful balance for industry inves

Finance committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Indeed, I'm the chair of Pengrowth Energy Trust and, as many of you know, one of the founders of this whole energy trust sector some 18 years ago. We're here this morning to explain why we believe the energy trusts are different. Mr. Chairman, the ener