Natural Resources committee  Yes.

Natural Resources committee  We would also support that in a measured fashion, to do demonstrations of technologies. As I said in my presentation, we need to prove this to see if it will really work. There is an R and D component here that needs to be understood. If Canada is to play a leading role on CCS, t

Natural Resources committee  As I mentioned, a measured amount should be in R and D. We believe the real focus needs to be on commercialization of these technologies. In the electricity sector globally, much of the technology development is done by large firms, larger than the companies that deploy them like

Natural Resources committee  That's absolutely right. We produce a public good. Any cost that we incur in terms of carbon compliance cost would be part of the cost of our product.

Natural Resources committee  Indeed.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you very much. That's an excellent question. In terms of the scenario, if you like, of reducing coal from the fuel mix entirely as a solution to climate change, we actually think that strategically would not be a wise move. From a Canadian point of view, given the size of

Natural Resources committee  Yes. I think my colleague from Pembina mentioned a project in B.C. by Spectra Energy, and I think you missed Saskatchewan Power and Swan Hills Synfuels. That would be a list of five: Swan Hills, Enhance, TransAlta, Shell, and SaskPower.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Members of Parliament, fellow panellists, other guests, good morning. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you about TransAlta's efforts to develop carbon capture and storage in Canada, and how those efforts will be achieved, in large part, throug