Natural Resources committee  I can't comment. This is a hypothetical situation. Right now I do what is in legislation. Whatever legislation does or any changes to legislation may change our behaviour. Right now it's in the law of the land, and I'm abiding by it.

Natural Resources committee  This is a hypothetical situation. I think we need to wait for a specific submission containing a proposal, a recommendation regarding the extension of the NRU's licence. People may talk, but our response will be based on a specific submission. Our goal now is to ensure that the N

Natural Resources committee  There was a directive that was issued, and it becomes part of our legislation.

Natural Resources committee  No. There was a letter of congratulation mentioning trying to work together. I responded by saying that I was looking forward to working together, but there was no direction.

Natural Resources committee  The short answer is no. If I understand the legislation, we report to Parliament through the Minister of Natural Resources. I must tell you that my observation in the five months I've been there is that the commission is staffed with commissioners who are very independent-minded

Natural Resources committee  I can't comment on this. This is machinery of government. Other brighter minds than mine will comment on it and decide this. All I can tell you is I've been in government for 37 years. Anybody who thinks they can actually influence me directly is in for a big surprise. I make my

Natural Resources committee  Yes, sir.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you. My opening remarks are available in both English and French but with your permission, I will present them in English. What I'll do is I'll flip this slide deck. I thought it would be good to talk a bit about how the commission operates and works. If you look at sl