Finance committee  I can speak to this as it relates to heavy emitters in Alberta's industrial heartland. We have an output-based allocation system for carbon pricing, and the revenues collected from the heavy emitter's price on carbon is returned to industry by virtue of a number of programs thro

Finance committee  A point of clarification, I suppose, is that we're not advocating additional tax cuts. The accelerated capital cost allowance is essentially the extent of that measure.

Finance committee  I know we've made this point, but I'll just reinforce that the accelerated capital cost allowance alone would not be sufficient. It is one of multiple measures that need to be taken, and not just at the federal level. It requires action at all levels of government in an aligned a

Finance committee  Sure. Essentially, there is no single silver bullet, which is what makes it difficult. It requires efforts on the regulatory side of things. We need to streamline certain intransparent regulatory processes. Right now, for value-added projects, that lies with the provinces and we

Finance committee  Yes, of course. If you don't mind, I will answer in English.

Finance committee  I know that the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada is going to cover this in the next session in terms of the numbers that associate for Canada on the accelerated capital cost allowance, but essentially the stakes are quite high. We know what the stakes are if we don't impl

Finance committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair and committee members, for this opportunity. Welcome to Edmonton. My name is Lynette Tremblay and I am the Director of Government Relations. As you mentioned, with me is our Executive Director, Mark Plamondon. Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association is