Natural Resources committee  A lot of the operations data for renewable energy projects is missing, as is a lot of the generation data and consumption data, so where that electricity is needed and how it can get there. I think Canada has relied very successfully for a long time on its hydro capacity, but as

Natural Resources committee  I do think the creation of an independent organization is important, It's also important that it be led by the right experts. I think the first step would be to identify a number of people who would lead this organization who have deep expertise in energy data, whether it's from

Natural Resources committee  Thank you nonetheless.

Natural Resources committee  I think the advantage of having timely impartial data is that it provides an opportunity for robust discussion and debate, and I think that that's healthy. If we disagree with some of those positions, then we're happy to have those conversations, and we welcome that opportunity.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today about the current and future state of national energy data in Canada. My name is Patricia Lightburn. I am the manager of science and policy at the David Suzuki Foundation. I have a background in energy policy, including at one